Cracks in the clear coat

01saharatj

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The paint is showing it age 2001 wrangler.
Hoping to salvage paint by buffing out cracks. I do have a buffer but looking for type of compound or any recommendations on how to salvage. links online definitely a plus any help appreciated thanks
 
01saharatj said:
Hoping to salvage paint by buffing out cracks.
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That's a big NO. Scratches can sometimes be buffed/polished out, but cracking is a failure of the material, i.e. paint and/or clear. Post a pic and lest see what you’re working with.

01saharatj said:
I do have a buffer but looking for type of compound or any recommendations on how to salvage.
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Do you have a buffer or polisher, and how much experience with this stuff do you have? Not to be a smart ass, but if you have a buffer and are asking about paint correction, I suggest you leave it alone and go find a good polisher.

As to a product, I like Meguire's Professional series. Here's one of them, but it is a whole series of products from heavy cut to sealant. I can pick them up off the shelf at Oreillys here. https://www.meguiars.com/profession...zer-professional-fine-cut-cleaner-m0216-16-oz

When we see some pics of what you're working with, I can make more specific recommendations.
 
If they’re crows feet you’re screwed. I have used the Meguiars 110 and 210 and at least shined up the hood followed by regular waxing.
 
Sorry I took so long but here are some pics of the situation I’m dealing with

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That's crows feet, so there is no salvaging it. My LJ has this issue on the hood. My BMW e30 had the same issue and when I had it resprayed it was recommended that the panels with crows feet be sanded down to bare metal.
 
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Yep, that's a material failure. The only true fix is a strip and paint, which will quickly turn into doing the whole Jeep. If you do some basic paint correction and find a colored wax like AndyG said, you can hide it.
 
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BlueC said:
Yep, that's a material failure. The only true fix is a strip and paint, which will quickly turn into doing the whole Jeep. If you do some basic paint correction and find a colored wax like AndyG said, you can hide it.
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Ok thanks
 
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