Kodachrome 158 Report post Posted November 5, 2023 Just picked up a 740i e32. I've a budget allocated for tuning, maintenance etc but I hadn't planned on the significant lacquer peel this has. Sections the size of a4 sheets on every panel! What is a reasonable fix, price wise, for this, either diy or paying someone (wellington area)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted November 5, 2023 There is none. You'd have to repaint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodachrome 158 Report post Posted November 6, 2023 I've seen many YouTube videos of reapplying the top coat...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Kodachrome said: I've seen many YouTube videos of reapplying the top coat...? Answered your own question. Depending on quality of original paint, or if it is original paint, you can sand back the entire panel and re clear coat it yourself. BMW did use a lot of paint back then so that is a help. Maybe start on the least visible part and see how you get on, you don't have anything to loose, worst case you have to have it re-done professionally. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 398 Report post Posted November 7, 2023 Pretty sure Ammo NYC did a clear coat rejuvenation video? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
