Cracking
Cracking, Splitting
DESCRIPTION
Random breaks or crevices in the paint film, often adjacent to filled seams or panel edges. Cra...
Corrosion
Corrosion, Rust Under Film, Rusting
DESCRIPTION
Loose paint, bubbling and discolouration of the paint film, especially around b...
Chalking
Chalking
DESCRIPTION
A chalky dusting or powdering at the paint surface, often associated with old, weathered paint film.
CA...
Bronzing
Bronzing, Colour Change
Description
This defect is peculiar to certain blue, maroon and black pigments. It is formed by a loo...
SLOW DRYING
Poor Drying, Slow Drying, Softness
DESCRIPTION
The paint film requires an excessive drying period, or fails to harden thoroug...
Bridging
Bridging
Description
Paint film cracked around sharp edges (e.g. masking tape edge, joint or groove where body and guard meet...
Blushing
Blooming, Blushing, Colour Change
Description
A milky white haze or mist formed on the surface of the paint film.
Cause
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Blooming
Colour Change, Misting
Description
A milky white haze or mist formed on the surface of the paint film.
Cause
Moisture c...
Blistering
Blistering, Bubbles
Description
Blisters appear as swellings on the surface of the paint and vary considerably in both size a...
BLOWING
Air Entrapment, Air Trapping, Blowing
DESCRIPTION
Large rounded air bubbles or blisters, usually occurring in the area of seams...