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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, ...

  • 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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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, ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...