TOUCH-UP FAILURE

A difference in color and appearance between the original paint and the touch-up spots.

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

• Poor Technique
• Touching-up with a different batch of paint.
• Touching-up with a different applicator than originally used.
• Touching-up at different temperatures.
• Failure to reduce the touch-up paint by up to 25%.
• Touching-up marks that could have been removed by washing with a sponge and liquid detergent.

SOLUTION:

• Always try to use paint with the same batch number whenever possible.
• Try to clean any marks first with a sponge and liquid detergent.
• Use only enough paint to cover the area, excessive paint may cause a halo.
• Try to use the same type of applicator that was used when the paint was originally applied.
• Use a feathering-in technique, avoid dabbing.
• Thin the paint up to 25% depending on the paint.

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