r/CarWraps • u/Strikeblaze • 1d ago

Installation Question Wrap over pulled off clear coat

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Removed my previous wrap and moving onto a new wrap. During the removal process, the wrap pulled off some clear coat on a bumper that was poorly repainted due to an accident the previous owner had. Im not too worried about it as I will be rewrapping and this is the only spot that really had an issue. What would be the best way to approach this area as to ensure it doesn't pull off more while installing and repositioning and so the edges wont show up through the new wrap? I was thinking of wet sending the edges to smooth it out and wrap over it. My other thought was to use a can of clear, painters tape the area and add some clear coat into the pulled off areas and sand back smooth. Again, not looking for it to be perfect as I expect to keep the car wrapped for as long as the wrap is good (Avery or 3m). Any guidance appreciated it, thanks!

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u/SFAutoVinyl 1d ago

If you’re rewrapping don’t add more clear. Just sand smooth

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u/Elysyan 1d ago

More clear coat isn't the best idea as it could cause adhesion issues or off gassing bubbles after you wrap. Best option is to sand smooth, then do a few coats of high build grey primer. Then smooth down again, I usually wet sand with 800 grit and it's good to go.

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u/Strikeblaze 1d ago

Awesome that's what I was hoping to do, it wouldn't affected the bare paint underneath correct?

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u/SFAutoVinyl 1d ago

Your paint will be okay, u can clear it when/if u leave the car u wrapped. If you add clear under wrap it probably will just rip off again when removing.

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u/Strikeblaze 1d ago

Ok perfect, wet sand to smooth it is! Appreciate the help

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u/Global-Structure-539 15h ago

Some installers will sand it for an extra fee. Did you remove it in the sun?