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IdentIfyIng PaInt defects
ACID RAIN
Description
Discoloration in the pigments of the topcoat.
The clearcoat may lose some transparency or gloss
causes
• Contamination can derive from agricultural and horticultural
sprays. The process may be accelerated with time and higher
temperatures
• Effluents coming from manufacturing and chemical industries.
Some effluents may be acidic or alkaline in the presence of water
prevention
• Avoid known contaminated atmosphere
• Immediately clean and neutralize contamination with
mild soap and water
• Frequently wash vehicle
• Maintain and protect the topcoat finish of vehicle
correcting
• Wash vehicle with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly to
neutralize the contamination
• Sand and buff the affected area with rubbing compound and polish
• In severe cases the finish will need to be removed and refinished