The Bricklin SV-1 is a rare two-seat sports car from 1974 to 1975, famous for its dramatic gullwing doors. The entire body of a Bricklin is made from composite panels where the color comes from an acrylic layer bonded to fiberglass. This construction is the car’s signature, but it is also the owner’s pain point: acrylic can fade and craze when it is exposed to intense sunlight, heat, and harsh contaminants. Many owners note that UV rays can penetrate the acrylic surface and gradually weaken the resin bond to the fiberglass. The result is a gelcoat surface that oxidizes, turns dull, and may crack over time.