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Paint curdling precipitation problems
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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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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 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 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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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 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) 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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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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Pickup truck
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Pickup truck View all Pick Up Trucks in related items Below. A pickup truck is a light duty truck having an enclosed cab and an open cargo area with low sides and tailgate. Once ...
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Pillar (posts) A B C D
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Car Pillar (posts) explained Pillars are the vertical or near vertical supports of an automobile's window area or greenhouse—designated respectively as the A, B, C or D-pillar ...
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Ponton styling
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Ponton styling explained Ponton or Pontoon styling refers to a 1930s–1960s design genre—ultimately the precursor of modern automotive styling. The trend emerged as distinct ...
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Quarter (rear wing) panel
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Quarter (rear wing) panel On an automobile, a quarter panel (or rear wing as it is known in British English) is usually considered the body panel which goes between the rear door ...
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Quarter glass
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Quarter glass Early type Car Quarter glass Quarter glass or quarter light on automobiles and closed carriages may be a side window in the front door or located on each side of ...
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Rear view mirror
RegisteredTechnical GuidesCar Rear-view mirror explained A rear-view mirror is a mirror in automobiles and other vehicles, designed to allow the driver to see rearward through the vehicle's backlight ...
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Scissor (Lambo) doors
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Scissor (Lambo) doors Scissor doors (also beetle-wing doors, jack-knife doors, switchblade doors, Lamborghini doors, and Lambo doors) are automobile doors that rotate vertically ...
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semaphore signals (Trafficators)
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Car semaphore signals (Trafficators) explained Trafficators are semaphore signals which, when operated, protrude from the bodywork of a motor vehicle to indicate its intention to ...
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Sliding door
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Sliding door A sliding door is a type of door that opens by sliding (usually horizontally), whereby the door is either mounted on or suspended from a track. These aren't usually ...
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Slipstream (Drafting )
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Car Slipstream Explained A slipstream is a region behind a moving object in which a wake of fluid (typically air or water) is moving at velocities comparable to the moving object ...
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