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Post by Kev on Jul 12, 2006 16:22:00 GMT
Hi guys, Can anyone shed any light on why when you happen to get caught in a light shower at a rally or two when you leather off the car you tend to get light spots on the bodywork and the only way off removing them is by re polishing the car.It has also happened to a few cars i know that are in 2 pack so maybe it's the toxic crap in the rain. Any ideas  Big Kev. |
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Post by PatMcCoy on Jul 12, 2006 17:12:10 GMT
It must be dodgey Feltham
I remember John ball having this problem
I must ask the matey when i get my car back next week from the sprayer
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Post by PatMcCoy on Jul 12, 2006 17:15:42 GMT
Do you wear glasses
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Post by keith on Jul 12, 2006 18:39:51 GMT
It must be dodgey Feltham I remember John ball having this problem I must ask the matey when i get my car back next week from the sprayer Is that John Ball ex P5 club publicity officer? I bought my P5B from him October before last. Good car but it suffers from spotting as mentioned by Kev (its admiralty blue). I've tried everything to get rid of them, including T-Cut but they persist. I can't believe they are just rain spots. Keith |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jul 12, 2006 21:03:48 GMT
Unfortunately its the paint composition and some batches and colours like reds are more prone than others. Other than sealing it there is nothing you can do about short of a respray. My Charcoal Grey Coupe get them on some parts which are obviously a different paint.
Continual polishing/T-cutting will remove the paint entirely.
Some of the resin poilishes will help a lot though
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Post by PatMcCoy on Jul 13, 2006 3:47:32 GMT
I recall there is something on the market for this
But ill have to ask the sprayer as i cant remember
Ill let you know
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Post by rov5b on Jul 13, 2006 9:27:01 GMT
Try a solution of 50% water and 50% vinegar to remove these marks. - I would strongly recommend that you test this solution in a small inconspicuous area first just incase!
The spotting is caused by the beads of water acting like small lenses - certain colours are more prone to this - usually burgundy reds, greens and dark blues, these are also the colours that fade due to the Sun's UV. I have found 'Mer' polish works well - but don't use to often as it does 'cut' the paintwork.
good luck
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Post by dorsetflyer on Jul 13, 2006 9:29:08 GMT
This topic was well covered on the old forum. Colours like Blue, Green, Red, and Maroon are affected most. It normally only applies to those that were finished in cellulose or acrylic. I don't think two pack is quite so affected and metallics aren't as the final coats are laquer.
The sun is the worst culprit. When globules of water on paint are in direct sunlight they act like a magnifying glass thereby burning into the paint surface. That's why they have to be polished out.
Maroon was the worst paint as the spots went a purple colour and the only way to get rid of them was to 'T' cut them out.
My maroon supersnipe was finished in two pack and so far touch wood I haven't had that problem.
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