A vinyl wrap could be an option, but I think it will cost about the same as repainting. Wrapping isn’t cheap, and they’d have to sand and smooth your current paint first, which adds to the cost.
Elliot said:
A vinyl wrap could be an option, but I think it will cost about the same as repainting. Wrapping isn’t cheap, and they’d have to sand and smooth your current paint first, which adds to the cost.
Got it, thanks for the advice.
Honestly, the only real fix is a respray.
Larkin said:
Honestly, the only real fix is a respray.
Would a regular repaint not be enough?
Larkin said:
Honestly, the only real fix is a respray.
Would a regular repaint not be enough?
A respray is just another way of saying repaint.
Why not trade it in for a new one? Zoom zoom!
Ari said:
Why not trade it in for a new one? Zoom zoom!
The paint on a 2012 should have lasted longer. This is pretty bad.
Ari said:
Why not trade it in for a new one? Zoom zoom!
The paint on a 2012 should have lasted longer. This is pretty bad.
True, but if you look at the swirls in the paint, it seems like there’s more going on than just age…
@Ari
That’s actually common with clear coat failure. I’ve seen it a lot on various cars, and not just Mazdas.
Vesper said:
@Ari
That’s actually common with clear coat failure. I’ve seen it a lot on various cars, and not just Mazdas.
I’m not saying you’re wrong, but sometimes one picture doesn’t show the full picture. Best of luck to the person who posted this. I love my Mazda, but I get why someone would want a new car after a while.
If it looks better when wet, you could improve it a lot with some clear coat spray cans.
It’s tough to fix because the clear coat already failed. Your only options are to respray or go for a cheaper wrap.
Your options are either a paint job or a wrap.
Like others said, prepping for a wrap is going to be pricey, and it’s basically the same work as prepping for paint. Then you have the cost of the wrap itself, which isn’t cheap because it’s a lot of work. Honestly, it might even be cheaper to buy a new aftermarket hood, prep it, and paint it than it would be to prep and sand down your current hood for a wrap.