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Paint Fillers and primer fillers
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...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
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...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
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRead more...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
Technical GuidesRead more...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)
RegisteredManufacturers1910sRead more...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)
RegisteredManufacturers1920sRead more...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)
Manufacturers1960sRead more...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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Panache (1981-1987)
RegisteredManufacturers1980sRead more...Panache Cars Limited Automotive manufacturer of Blackburn , Lancashire.Great Britain from 1981 to 1987. Panache Cars Limited , previously Panache Kit Cars , was ...
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Panda (1955-1956)
RegisteredManufacturers1950sRead more...Panda Small Cars, Inc. Automotive manufacturer of Kansas City Missouri.United States from 1955 to 1956. Panda was an American automobile brand, which in 1955 and 1956 by ...
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Panel beating spoons
Technical GuidesRead more...Panel beating spoon Types Panel beating spoon Spoon types and their applications. Spoons are used for bumping and prying; they are also used in place of dollies when direct ...
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Panel Bumping blades
Technical GuidesRead more...Panel Bumping blades Here we discuss the use of Bumping blades what they are and can be used for. Bumping blades are used in motor vehicle repair to remove slight dents some time ...
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Panhard & Levassor History (1890-)
Manufacturers1890sRead more...Panhard & Levassor History From 1890 on Panhard was originally called Panhard et Levassor, and was established as a car manufacturing concern by René Panhard and Émile ...
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Panhard 178 (1937–1964)
Military1930s 1940s 1950sRead more...Panhard 178 Panhard 178 1937 to 1964 Type Armoured car Place of origin France In service April 1937–1964 Used by France Nazi Germany Wars World War II First Indochina War Vietnam ...
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Panhard 24 (1964-1967)
RegisteredMotor Cars1960sRead more...Panhard 24 Panhard 24 1964 to 1967 Manufacturer Société des Anciens Etablissements Panhard et Levassor Production 128,651 produced Designer Louis Bionier Body style 2-door coupé ...
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Panhard 70hp (1902)
RegisteredRace cars1900sRead more...PANHARD 70hp car range and history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Panhard Production: 1902 Class: sports car Assembly plants: France Body and chassis Body styles: open ...
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Panhard AML (1961-1987)
Military1960s 1970s 1980sRead more...Panhard AML Armoured Scout Car Panhard AML Armoured Scout Car from 1961 to 1987 Type Armoured Scout Car Place of origin France Designed 1959 Manufacturer Panhard No. built 4,000 ...
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Panhard CD (1962-1965)
RegisteredSports Cars1960sRead more...Panhard CD Panhard CD from 1962 to 1965 Production 179 units Class Grand Tourer Body style Coupé Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive Engine 848 cc (51.7 cu in) air-cooled ohv ...
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Panhard CRAB (2012-)
RegisteredMilitary2010sRead more...Panhard CRAB armoured combat vehicle Dimensions and weight Weight 8 - 10 t Length 5 m Width 2.5 m Height 1.8 m Armament Main gun 25-mm Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm Mobility Engine ...
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Panhard DS (1929-1937)
Luxury Cars1920s 1930sRead more...Panhard & Levassor DS Make Panhard & Levassor Production 1929 to 1937 Class Motor car Type Luxury Fuel Petrol engine Engine 6-8 cylinder Engine position front Body four-door ...
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Panhard Dyna Junior (1952-1956)
RegisteredSports Cars1950sRead more...Panhard Dyna Junior Panhard Dyna Junior 1952 to 1956 Production 4707 total Designer Albert Lemaitre Body and chassis Class Sports car Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive ...
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Panhard Dyna X (1948 to 1954)
RegisteredMotor Cars1940s 1950sRead more...Panhard Dyna X 110 / 120 / 130 1948 to 1954 Production 1948 - 1954 47,049 built Designer Jean Albert Grégoire Body and chassis Class Subcompact car Body style 4-door berline ...
