Lacquer peel, should I be worried?
Lacquer peel, should I be worried?
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Networkgeek

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451 posts

61 months

Friday 16th July 2021
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Hi folks

I've recently purchased a Renault Clio RS200 and upon cleaning the car, I've noticed a patch of lacquer peel. Currently, it's the size of a 1p coin, but I'm concerned this is only going to get bigger.




I decided to call a smart repair business and they've quoted £215, as they need to re-lacquer the whole panel. Would this be correct? As it seems fairly extreme for such a small amount of peel. But I have never encountered this issue before, so it could well be correct.

I'd like to get this sorted before water ingress starts.

Thanks
NG

jeff666

2,450 posts

219 months

Friday 16th July 2021
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Yes whole panel will need to be cleared,

Are they removing the decals ?

Networkgeek

Original Poster:

451 posts

61 months

Friday 16th July 2021
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jeff666 said:
Yes whole panel will need to be cleared,

Are they removing the decals ?
Okay cool, thanks.

Yeah they will be. The quote included the cost of a new sticker.

Thanks
NG

steveo3002

11,191 posts

202 months

Friday 16th July 2021
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looks like a scruffy touch in to me ?

Chris32345

2,141 posts

90 months

Friday 16th July 2021
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steveo3002 said:
looks like a scruffy touch in to me ?
This looksmuch more like a large chip/ paint damage that's been badly touched up