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Removing clear topcoat while leaving underlying auto paint

have a 1991 Camaro that is in good condition other than the clear coat is wanting to come off --any suggestions on how to remove this without damaging paint ?

thanks

russell jones
hobbyist - high view, West Virginia usa
2007

The clear coat is coming off because the underlying base color coat is badly damaged by sunlight. The only fix is repaint.

Jeffrey Holmes, CEF
Spartanburg, South Carolina
2007

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