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Paint damage caused by tree resin or sap Small yellow-brown marks or drops on the Cause/damage pattern: • Because of their chemical composition, tree resins combine with or adhere very well to paint Repair of damage: • Soak several times using a cloth saturated with a petrol & paraffin mixture. NOTE: After successful cleaning the top coat must • Swellings can be removed by warming. Paint damage from aphid secretions Small, round, matt marks about 1 mm diameter Cause/damage pattern: • Aphids produce a mixture of starch, leaf acid and sugar from sap in leaves. Under the effects • The round shape of the damage and the island of intact paint are typical. Repair of damage: • Remove the excrement as soon as possible. • Small single matt locations without etching can be repaired using a polishing repair. Paint damage caused by tar spots Yellow or dark marks. Cause/damage pattern: • Firmly stuck spots of tar which lead to discoloration of the surface. In some cases Repair of damage: • Clean the paint surface with tar remover and polish. Paint damage caused by cement, plaster Damage appears as whitish matt marks on the top Cause/damage pattern: • Corrosive alkaline compounds interacting with moisture. G468093en 501-36- 16 Paint - General Information 501-36- 16 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 201 |