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IdentIfyIng PaInt defects
WATER SpOTTING
Description
Dulling of gloss in spots or large areas due to water droplets
sitting on the surface
causes
• Washing vehicle in the sun
• Water evaporating on a freshly painted surface
prevention
• Do not allow water to air dry on freshly painted repairs
• Wash vehicle in the shade and wipe dry completely
correcting
• Remove marks by compounding and polishing
• Severe cases may need to be sanded and refinished
