Monday, April 11, 2011

Automotive Paint Tech Tip: Water Spotting

Water Spotting (water marking): Circles with raised edges or whitish spots resembling the various shapes of water droplets appear on the surface of the paint film.
Cause:     A)  Allowing the water to come into contact with a new finish that is not thoroughly dried/cured.
B)    Washing finish in direct sunlight.

Repair:      1)  Wipe with a damp cloth, then polish.
2)      Or, compound and polish.
3)      Or, sand smooth with 1500-1200 grit sandpaper, compound and polish to restore gloss.
4)      Or, sand and refinish.

Prevention:   A)  Do not allow water to come into contact with newly painted finish.
B)    If a new finish does get wet, dry immediately with a soft cloth.
C)    Was new finishes in the shade and wipe dry.

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