FRporscheman

Whoa, I didn't know the clear coat actually comes off, I thought it just separates and stays there with a cavity under it. That really sucks, but I think it's better if it comes off.

Pcar944

Yup, its like a film of clear varnish and it peels. I wonder do other porsche models from the 80's suffer the same way?

-mike
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1986 944 Guards Red
1988 944 Dark Blue

shiners780

Now that I think about it, I wonder if the method used to remove the vinyl graphics would make a difference. When that happened, I was pulling the vinyl straight up and away from the hood as I peeled it off. When I do the doors, I will try pulling it back on itself, along the plane of the door (if that makes sense). This will create less "lift" on the paint surface.

Pcar944

Its worth a try, and just go really slowly!

-mike
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1986 944 Guards Red
1988 944 Dark Blue

Red1

May not make much difference. That's what happened to me when I removed numbers from the door. Had to repaint the door. Since they had to mix up the paint, I did the 968 handles and mirrors to make the best of a bad situation.

Burma Shave

The solid colors were single stage back in the 80s so if you have a solid color with peeling clear it is a repaint. Eventually any clear will fail after repeated wash/wax/buff as the film becomes too thin.

V2Rocket

It's amazing how Metallica can make my brakes stop squealing..gotta love those guys.

Pcar944

On my old saab you could wedge a cigarette pack under the trip reset button and it would perfectly hide the flashing Low Fuel light.

-mike
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1986 944 Guards Red
1988 944 Dark Blue

Dynamite 76

Doesn't help your current paint problem, but... I read an article recommending waxing the car before applying vinyls. You leave the wax on, then apply the vinyls, then remove the remainder of the exposed wax. I don't know how long the vinyls will stay put, but it should protect this from happening again. I think this is for people that change vinyls a lot, but I am going to give it a shot since I am looking to get vinyls myself.