Original clear coat (I think) breaking down. Suggestions.

[tangierc]

2000 Mazda Protege ES

Folks below are pics of what I think is my clear coat. I don't think it's the paint, but I could be wrong. It's happening on little places all over the car, but right now this is the worst. Started about 4 months ago. Any ideas on getting the car looking good again or is the bottom line is - it's time for a whole new paint job?

 

[aca2983]

I have same car, same color, same problem in about the same place. Also a little bit starting to show on the roof.
I tried compounding it, and overspraying it with clearcoat in a can, but that didn't turn out much different. Somebody else might make a better go of it.
I have some turtle wax colored wax I bought a stock of years ago. That helps a little bit.
My car is otherwise in decent shape, body is fine, only a few minor dents, and not signs of rust. I'd like to keep it a few more years, but I want it to look good.
I'm afraid an inexpensive paint job would just look cheap.

 

[tweety2300]

Buff, wet sand, buff, re clear, wax. It's 10 years old can't expect a whole lot for a cheap Eco car