Lacquer peel, faded panels and proper refinishing
Some bodywork problems arrive slowly rather than with a bang. In Sneyd Green, as anywhere, cars that live outdoors for years can develop faded roofs, lifting lacquer or rough patches on the bonnet, and these tend to spread if nothing is done. A tired finish tends to get worse each winter. Prompt attention keeps repairs smaller and simpler.
At DB Autos we start by examining the paint to see how far the problem goes. We then explain whether a local repair will do or the panel needs complete refinishing, with preparation, primer, colour match and clearcoat. Work begins only after you have approved the plan. We would rather you know what you are paying for, so stills of each stage can be sent on request.
Clearcoat failure often begins as a hazy patch that gradually flakes, and painting over it without proper preparation just hides the issue temporarily. The sound way to deal with it is to remove the failing finish, prepare the surface and rebuild the layers. Sun-facing panels such as roofs and bonnets are most affected. Fixing one panel can also highlight how the rest has aged, so we discuss blending so everything looks even. Sneyd Green is around 3 miles from our Salem Street garage.
Every vehicle is inspected individually, then the repair is explained before work begins.
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Not properly. The failing coat has to be dealt with and the surface prepared, otherwise the new finish can lift too. We explain the steps needed for your panel. Spraying over loose lacquer simply traps the problem.
Usually the affected panels, blended into the rest. We look at the overall condition and give our view, but the decision remains yours. We discuss the choice so that the colour and finish stay even across the car.
Possibly, if the coating has been lost long enough. We inspect for it during assessment and tell you what we find before suggesting any repair. If it is present, we show you where. We then explain what the findings mean.
DB Autos is 3 Miles from Sneyd Green, at Units 3 and 4 Salem Street, Stoke-on-Trent.
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DB Autos
Units 3 & 4 Salem Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5PR
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