I had some scratches on my right fender, so I let my local bodyshop to paint it about a year ago.
Well, the clear coat completely faded and now the paint looks dull after two years.
The shop is now out of business and I was wondering whether I could paint the clear coat on the fender myself to save some money?
Is it possible or should I take it to a bodyshop?
What type of clear coat should I use and where to get… also how much it usually cost to paint the clear coat on right fender?
Thanks in advance.

 

try some polish or a cleaner wax

 

Your clear should not fade. It can get fine scratches, and may give the appearance of fade. I use a fine cut polish or a Meguires scratch remover and a orbital buffer.

As far as cost yourself, you can get a 2 pints of clear and hardener for less than $50. You will need a decent sprayer and air compressor, and wet sandpaper and lots of elbow grease. You can look on Paintscratch.com, they sell clear in a rattle can.

Good luck

 

Well if the shop painted it and it faded, then imagine how much worse a spray-can or first time DIY job will look.

The bottom line is that if some gently polishing (fine cut) doesn't remove the problem, the only good long-term solution is to have a shop re-spray it.

Dave

 

Thank you, guys! damn... I guess I've to take it to a shop.
I've tried Scratch-X but no luck...still dull... no wonder they went out of business.