More paint woes

[TWINRAY]

2 Corvettes = Double trouble
The '67 bubbled on the D/S top front fender & now yesterday noticed the '69 is doing likewise. At first I thought it was water unwiped after I washed the car. But as I got closer I just couldn't believe it
I lost my enclosed storage last September and had to keep the car under a car cover (Noah) over the winter. Didn't get a chance to do anything with it until now. Advice to others if you didn't know it - DON'T USE COVERS FOR LONG TERM OUTSIDE STORAGE.:nono
The paint (just ol' fashioned Lacquer that I did in the late 70's) also did a discoloration on the rear deck lid.
Sorry but I just had to ventad
The wife says the car is now embarrasing. I tell her they are constant restoration projects

 

[Eric]

You have my most sincere sympathies.:cry For anyone else, heed his warning and take that cover, no matter how expensive, off of your baby and let it breathe frequently.

It could be worse, just read this story of a 78 that was covered for 4 years. :eek

 

[TWINRAY]

:eek :cry

 

[Paul Borowski]

My worst fear on this, being that you said it was driver's side fenders on top!!! I HOPE you are NOT using SILICONE brake fluid as Silicone fluid will "wick" through the strands of fiberglass like oil does to a candle in wax!!! I know of several Corvettes where the SILICONE is actually "weeping" from the paint bubbles!!! Looks like a tear coming out of an EYE!!! SILICONE brake fluid is probably the worst thing you could ever put in a Corvette. You'll never have a problem with standard brake fluid if you change it every two years. I'd rather do this than have silicone vapors coming from the master cylinder cap impregnating the fiberglass!!! If this is the case, which I hope it is'nt, you'll have those bubbles forever-unless you actually replace the panel affected by the silicone IF, IF this is the cause.

 

[TWINRAY]

Silicone all the way baby. This is definately something to look into since on the '67 out of the bubbles it appears "oily." On the '69 it is more forward, on top of the wheel well. This is one PITA that I definately don't need. Thanks Paul for the info. This has got to be much more of a problem because I'm sure the majority of owners use Silicone:confused

 

[silver 80]

No silicone here I've seen what it can do to vettes, I'm with Paul change every two years.
I hope it's not the silicone:cry

 

[paintdaddy]

Ive never heard of problems with silicone brake fluid giving anyone problems.Ive never done it and I know now Ill never do it.That is very interesting.This is kinda the same problem that the early c4s have with the ac compressor slinging oil on the bottom of the hood.Its a common problem with those cars.Everyone that Ive done I have had to basically dish the whole area out and let the oil evaporate for a few days before attempting to repair.Thanks for the tips guys.