PSA: A detailer told me clear coat is a 'sacrificial layer' and it clicked

He said it's designed to take the UV damage so the base coat doesn't, which is why polishing too much is a real problem. Made me rethink how I explain paint correction to customers. How do you guys explain clear coat limits to someone who just wants their 2012 Civic to shine like new?

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loganhart23d agoMost Upvoted

Clear coat's only about 2 mils thick to start.

michaelnguyen22d ago

But what if that thin layer @loganhart mentioned is already too far gone to save?