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IdentIfyIng PaInt defects
STAINING
Description
Over hardening body filler causing a discoloration of the new finish
causes
• Original finish not sealed correctly
• Using too much hardener in the body filler
• Body filler not mixed thoroughly
prevention
• Seal repair area with appropriate sealer
• Carefully measure the hardener when adding to the body filler
• Mix filler on the scale
correcting
• Remove body filler and reapply over repair
• Isolate and sand the repair, seal and reapply topcoat
