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  • Paint Blooming Problems

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    Paint Blooming Problems

    Paint Blooming (Blushing) Problems A milky and sometimes dull appearance formed in paint films during or immediately after spraying, caused by precipitation of the components of ...

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  • Paint Bronzing Problems

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    Paint Bronzing Problems

    Paint Bronzing Problems A not too common condition, seen more often in some dark blues, reds, maroons and rarely in other colours, having the appearance of a fine coloured chalk ...

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  • Paint Chalking (Fading) Problems

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    Paint Chalking (Fading) Problems

    Paint Chalking (Fading) Problems Chalking is the result of normal destruction of a paint film through the effects of weathering, mainly due to ultraviolet light and moisture. All ...

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  • Paint Chipping Problems

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    Paint Chipping Problems

    Paint Chipping Problems Usually caused by flying gravel or bumping of corners or edges. Excess film thicknesses. Bad roads weather conditions, coastal areas, sand storms and so ...

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  • Paint Colour off-shade Problems

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    Paint Colour off-shade Problems

    Vehicle Paint Colour is off-shade Vehicle Paint Colour looks different to original paint under normal or different light conditions. Cause 1. Refinish colour not thoroughly ...

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  • Paint Cracking Problems

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    Paint Cracking Problems

    Paint Cracking and shrinking Problems This section includes shrinking and splitting (of undercoats). To repair Flat out cracked area, or wash off with proper thinner or solvent, ...

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  • Paint Crazing Problems

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    Paint Crazing Problems

    Paint Crazing Problems This section includes alligatoring, crow-footing and hair-lining (of colour coats). To RepairThoroughly remove entire crazed finish and ...

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  • Paint curdling precipitation problems

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    Paint curdling precipitation problems

    Paint curdling throw-out precipitation problems This section includes Paint Precipitation problems break, compatibility, curdling and throw-out. Cause Dumping in, or addition of, ...

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  • Paint Dirt in finish

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    Paint Dirt in finish

    Dirt in Paint finish This section includes reasons for Dirt in Paint finish grittiness and seediness. Repair 1 Dirt can sometimes be polished out with compound. 2 Films of enamel ...

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  • Paint Dry coats problems

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    Paint Dry coats problems

    Paint Dry coats problems This section includes Paint Dry coats problems To repair Apply another coat. If very dry, flat with P600 and apply colour coat. Cause 1 Gun held too far ...

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  • Paint Drying problems

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    Paint Drying problems

    Paint Drying problems This section includes Paint Drying problems ,slow drying, wet spots and tack. Wet spots are difficult to repair, and for good results they should be ...

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  • Paint drying process

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    Paint drying process

    Vehicle paint drying process The full drying process is not the same for all paints; broadly, paints can be classified into four groups: 1. Paints generally known as lacquers, ...

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  • Paint Etching primers

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    Paint Etching primers

    Paint Etching primers Etching primers are a special type of primer containing acid, to give metal etch. In addition to performing the normal functions of a primer they also act ...

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  • Paint Fading colour change

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    Paint Fading colour change

    Paint Fading (colour change) problems Fading is a change in colour of the pigment portion of the film due to exposure to sunlight, or in a few cases to chemical fumes. Do not ...

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  • Paint Fillers and primer fillers

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    Paint Fillers and primer fillers

    Automotive Paint Fillers and primer fillers How to use Automotive Paint Fillers and primer fillers and what they do. Fillers are heavily pigmented materials; they are designed to ...

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  • Paint finish Dry spray Problems

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    Paint finish Dry spray Problems

    Dry spray Paint finish problems How to repair Paint finish with Dry spray Problems. In certain cases overspray can usually be removed by Polishing out. With synthetic enamels it ...

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  • Paint Fish eyes defect problem

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    Paint Fish eyes defect problem

    Car Paint Fish eyes defect Paint problems Fish eyes problems in vehicle spray Paint. The cause is Surface contaminated with silicone, wax, grease or oil. This is not an easy ...

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  • Paint Flatting scratches problems

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    Paint Flatting scratches problems

    Paint Flatting scratches problems This section includes Paint Flatting scratches problems, lifting, raising or swelling of flatting scratches. This is often a mild form of ...

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  • Paint Flooding problems

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    Paint Flooding problems

    Paint Flooding problems This section is about Paint Flooding problems includes floating, mottling and shadowing. To repair while film is still wet, apply a thin mist coat of ...

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  • Paint Gloss finish problems

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    Paint Gloss finish problems

    Paint Gloss finish problems Vehicle Paint Gloss finish problems.In this section includes poor gloss, bloom, clouding, deadening and dulling.To Repair after film is quite dry, ...

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  • Paint hiding poor covering problems

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    Paint hiding poor covering problems

    Paint Hiding poor finish problems Paint hiding poor covering problems,This section covers poor hiding, poor covering, transparent film and undercoat showing through, Cause 1. ...

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  • Paint Hold-out sinking problems

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    Paint Hold-out sinking problems

    Paint Hold-out porosity and sinking finish problems This section covers poor hold-out, porosity and sinking in.To Repair When colour coat is completely hardened (several days may ...

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  • Paint Lifting problems

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    Paint Lifting problems

    Vehicle Spray Paint Lifting problems In this section we look at Paint Lifting problems that includes raising and crinkling (see also wrinkling section).Solvents in refinish paint ...

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  • Paint Nitrocellulose lacquers

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    Paint Nitrocellulose lacquers

    Nitrocellulose lacquers Finishes The use of Nitrocellulose lacquer explained. Nitrocellulose lacquers are a blend of nitrocellulose and synthetic resins. The nitrocellulose ...

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  • Paint Orange peel problems

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    Paint Orange peel problems

    Paint Orange peel problems This section covers the more common orange peel or poor flow and pebbling problems when painting. Note: The best way io repair is after the colour is ...

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  • Paint Pigments

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    Paint Pigments

    Paint Pigments Paint pigmentation. Pigments used in the manufacture of paint are finely ground powders. These may be derived from naturally occurring minerals or they may be ...

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  • Paint Pinholing problems

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    Paint Pinholing problems

    Paint Pinholing problems Paint Pinholing problems pitting and pock marks. Pinholding and pitting are generally caused by the same conditions that produce blistering. Pinholes and ...

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  • Paint Ringing problems

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    Paint Ringing problems

    Paint Ringing problems This section includes Paint Ringing problems flotation and very wet coat.To Repair apply another coat after flash-off. Cause 1 Coats too wet. 2 Gun held ...

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  • Paint Runs problems

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    Paint Runs problems

    Paint Runs problems This section includes Paint Runs problems curtains and sags in Automotive paint. To repair if sag is still wet, and another coat can be applied, lightly brush ...

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  • Paint Sealers

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    Paint Sealers

    Paint Sealers Automotive Paint Sealers what they do . A sealer is used to improve the uniformity and gloss of the final colour coat, to fill flatting scratches, and to improve ...

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  • Paint Settling problems

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    Paint Settling problems

    Paint Settling problems This section includes Paint Settling problems hard settling and caking. All pigmented materials will settle. Many factors, such as type of pigment, ...

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  • Paint Skinning problems

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    Paint Skinning problems

    Paint Skinning problems Paint Skinning problems Drying and oxidation of the liquid surface of a paint, particularly in reference to synthetics, forming a soft and slimy or dry ...

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  • Paint Spray guns Gravity Suction

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    Paint Spray guns Gravity Suction

    Gravity feed and Suction spray guns In this section we will show what Gravity feed and Suction spray guns are used for and best use for them. The selection of spray guns will ...

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  • Paint Staining problems

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    Paint Staining problems

    Paint Staining problems This section includes Paint Staining problems spotting (see also water spotting) and industrial fallout. To Repair Wash off with clear water or mild ...

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  • Paint Stoppers

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    Paint Stoppers

    Paint Stoppers Use of vehicle Paint Stoppers. A stopper is a heavily pigmented undercoat applied by knife, and used to fill deep scratches or indentations in the surface. It is ...

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  • Paint Streaking problems

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    Paint Streaking problems

    Paint Streaking problems This section includes Paint Streaking problems lapping marks.To Repair While film is still wet, recoat with thin mist coat to eliminate streaky ...

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  • Paint surface Rusting problems

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    Paint surface Rusting problems

    Paint surface Rusting problems Moisture and chemicals maybe from road salt, sea air or even off road outside parking near where chemicals are used, or damp un ventilated areas ...

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  • Paint Technical terms A-G

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    Paint Technical terms A-G

    Paint Technical terms A-G The following are examples of technical terms related to paintwork and recommended for general use. A Adhesion Separation resistance between paint and ...

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  • Paint Technical terms H-W

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    Paint Technical terms H-W

    Paint Technical terms H-W The following are examples of technical terms related to paintwork and recommended for general use. H Hardness Mechanical property of paint coat. ...

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  • Paint Undercoat Primers

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    Paint Undercoat Primers

    Paint Undercoat Primer The Undercoat is a term used broadly to describe the coatings which can provide a base for the final coat It includes primers, primer colour ...

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  • Paint Water spotting problems

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    Paint Water spotting problems

    Paint Water spotting problems This section includes Paint Water spotting problems rain spotting. To Repair Wash off with cool water. Rub lightly with damp rag, then polish out. ...

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  • Paint Wrinkling problems

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    Paint Wrinkling problems

    Paint Wrinkling problems This section includes Paint Wrinkling problems crinkling and puckering. Any condition that produces a lifting tendency will often initiate or aggravate ...

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  • Palladium (1911-1925)

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    Palladium (1911-1925)

    Palladium Cars 1911 to 1925 Putney, London. The Palladium Auto Cars Ltd.. was a British automobile manufacturer that was established from 1911 to 1925 in Putney, London. The ...

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  • Palmerston (1920-1922)

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    1920s
    Palmerston (1920-1922)

    Palmerston Motor Company Palmerston Road, Boscombe Bournemouth UK 1920-1922 The company was founded by the three Bullock brothers who were trading as motor engineers in 1919. In ...

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  • Pan-Car (1968-1994)

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    1960s
    Pan-Car (1968-1994)

    Pan-Car Pan-Car was a Greek manufacturer of kits and 3-wheel automobiles from 1968 to 1994. History Panayiotis Caravisopoulos founded the automobile manufacturing company in ...

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