Spot Repair
Spot repair on a basecoat/clearcoat finish is defined as applying color only to the damaged area and using bodylines and natural breaks to “blend” the repair paint into the original so that no transition can be detected. The clearcoat is then applied to the entire panel.
The goal is to achieve an undetectable color blend while minimizing the actual repair area.
Notes:
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In all cases, the entire panel must be clearcoated
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This should be used as a guideline only;
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Many factors can affect how large a
repair may become:
o Some colors are more difficult to apply and will
require larger blend areas
o Panel characteristics, i.e. sight plane, style lines,
creases, geometry/angle, etc.
o Panel Location: hood vs. lower quarter panel
o Multi-layer / three-stage colors
o Type and extent of damage could require additional
sanding and filling
o Translucent colors may require use of a ground
coat, or additional basecoat application
o High-metallic colors may require the use of a
“wet bed” to achieve an undetectable color blend
typical “spot” repair components