2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Clear Coat Car Paint - Understanding The Pros and Cons

Clear coat 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis paint is paint or resin with no pigments and hence imparts no color to the2003 Mercury Grand Marquis It’s simply a layer of clear resin that is applied over colored resin. Almost 95 percent of all vehicles manufactured today have a clear coat finish. Contrary to popular belief, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis waxing is required periodically, even if a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has been painted with clear coat, in order to keep it in pristine condition. It’s easy to spot the difference between an auto that’s detailed regularly and one that isn’t. Although both have a clear coat finish.

Pros of Clear Coat Car Paint

Clear 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis paint not only makes your 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis look shiny and more glamorous, it makes the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis paint look wetter and deeper. However, there are other functional advantages that are of greater importance. One major advantage is that this coat provides protection from the sun and ultraviolet rays that cause the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis paint to fade. Hence, your 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis paint appears new for a longer period of time. In addition, shallow surface defects and spotting caused by acid rain can be buffed out without damaging the paint, if the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is protected with a layer of clear coat. Most manufacturers now use water base color coats and these require a clear coat for protection. Manufacturers separate the top coat into a color coat and a clear coat and by doing so they reduce the use of solvents that are pollutants by nature.

Cons of Clear Coat Car Paint

Clear coat finishes are harder and more resistant to oxidation. However they are more sensitive to scratches and you should be careful not to use abrasive rubbing or polishing compounds on them. Although these finishes are also prone to oxidation. Most oxidation problems can be avoided by regular washing, and periodic waxing with a premium 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis wax or a paint-protectant. Since the clear coat has no color, it can’t fade or lose brightness, but depending on the environment to which the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is exposed, the clear coat can become dull. This fading occurs slowly and you might not perceive any change on a day-to-day basis. You can safeguard against this by parking the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis in a garage away from the sun’s heat and ultraviolet radiation. Surface contaminants such as acid rain, rain dust, airborne pollutants, bird droppings, bug splatter and industrial fallout can cause clear coat finishes to look faded. This is because as these contaminants accumulate on the surface of the2003 Mercury Grand Marquis the reflective quality of the finish gets reduced. Which in turn causes the gloss to diminish and the paint to look dull. You can prevent this by removing fresh contaminants with products such as Meguiar’s Quik Detailer and by washing your 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weekly with a premium 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis wash solution such as Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner. You can eliminate built up contaminants by waxing your 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis using Meguiar’s Smooth Surface Clay Kit, and restore your 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis ’s smooth-as-glass surface.

Clear coat 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis paints not only provide protection to the car’s paint but also make repairs and maintenance easier. These paints also provide gloss and depth to the car’s finish and hence clear coat 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis paint finishes are here to stay.

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