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Chipping

Description
Small chips of a finish losing adhesion from the substrate - usually caused by impact of stones or hard objects against the vehicle's finish.
While the refinisher has no control over local road conditions - and thus cannot prevent such occurrences - he can take steps to minimize their effect if he knows beforehand that these conditions will exist.

 

 

Origin and Potential Causes:
  • Stones and other hard objects hitting vehicle finish under high speed.

 

Prevention Techniques:
  • In recommending an appropriate system, ask customer if the car is frequently exposed to potential chipping hazards.
  • Use a flexibilized Primer Surfacer within the refinishing system.
  • Activated basecoat improves chip resistance.

 

Remedy
Repair area affected by chipping with a flexible system. Areas to pay special attention to: front of hood, leading edge of roof, lower side areas(rocker panels) and around wheel openings.

 
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