My '97 V40 is looking a bit...lacquered.

[UKJeeper]

Or not.

Looking to sell my V40, but probably should try and fix the peeling lacquer on the boot first. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

[TerryG]

For a quick bodge to sell it you could try cutting back the paint where the lacquer has peeled and blow it over with a rattle can. I've done that before and it is OK on a cheap car. You could remove the lacquer completely from the rest of the tailgate to get a more even look or if you want to do it properly then sand it all back and spray it. Personally I would try the bodge first as it is quick and cheap for a car you are selling.

[suffolkpete]

Would you buy a used car from this man?

[Ian]

If its just a small panel on the top of the tailgate, could you flat it and satin black it?

[mach1rob]

I'd get a blade, Stanley knife type, and gently lift off the remaining lacquer, but don't try and force off any which is still stuck, then carefully flat back any remaining until you're down to the colour coat. Providing it's still decent enough, it shouldn't need any more paint (unless you rub through flatting back) give it a few coats from a rattle can, then polish it back up.