Paint cracking effect on CLS

[cpio]

Hi all,

A 2006 CLS 350 I am considering buying has a strange 'cracking' effect on the boot lid that sort of resembles a web or urban road network. The rest of the car's body has many small nicks, chips and scrapes but is otherwise ok. Does anyone know 1) what the term for this paint cracking effect is, 2) what caused it and 3) if it's possible to put right without a respray?

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Thanks in advance!

 

[MOR8A]

The paint has crazed, most likely due to a cheap repair, you will not be able to sort it without some new paint going on. PM me if you need more info. Hope that helps?

 

[MOR8A]

Oh and welcome to the forum too.

 

[bolide]

I think I'd walk away from that car. No need to buy a car with bad paint when there are plenty out there

Nick Froome