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As surfaces
are exposed to environmental conditions deterioration
will occur. In the case of paint films applied to
automotive bodywork sunlight accelerates oxidisation,
acid rain attacks paint binders and capillary pores
are exposed by the use of surfactants used in vehicle
cleaning detergents. Whilst the degeneration of
a paint film under these conditions of attack will
progress at a fairly slow rate it is desirable to
maintain the quality of protection imparted to a
valuable asset. Unfortunately vehicles are also
bombard by stones from the roads upon which they
travel, the resultant stone chip sites are exceptionally
vulnerable to attack by corrosion and should be
treated regularly. |
As asbestos
has been replaced with metallic elements the rate
of wear of the braking surfaces has increased, tiny
metallic particles liberated in the air through
which vehicles travel embed themselves in paint
finishes. Felt as a gritty texture even on freshly
washed vehicles these microscopic particles oxidise,
expand and cause localised paint film damage, their
removal should be routine to ensure optimum paint
longevity. |
Auto-clay
Paint smoothing soft malleable synthetic clay bar |
