How to remove peeling clear coat and refinish the paint?

[SJ]

My 88 5kq has a peeling clear coat, or top coat, whatever its called.

2 years ago, the coat first formed fine lines . . .like check marks or
crazing. These got longer and wider over time. Then the coat between these
fine lines started peeling. Now I have big areas where the coating has
peeled off. My thumbnail is sufficient to remove the coating. It crumbles
into powder.

The problem is on the horizontal surfaces. The vertical surfaces look ok, no
peeling paint. I suspect the clear coat is reacting to UV rays, regular
sunlight, etc.

Is there a method of removing the clear coat without messing up the paint
underneath? I'm afraid of using something that will remove both clear coat
and paint. Now you get into bare metal and experience other problems.

I was thinking of removing the clear coat, fine sand the existing paint, and
repaint the car.

Do they make paint that does not require a clear coat over it? Or, is that
kind of paint an unobtainium item?


SJ
85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
88 Audi 5kq
90 Audi 100q