MDX V6-3.7L (2007)
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Before taking photos, outline the paint defect with a wide-tip Sharpie marker pen, a crayon, a grease pencil, masking tape, or stick-on paper notes.
The marking material must contrast with the color of the paint, and should clearly identify the paint defect area.
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If the paint defect extends across body panels, run the marking material across the panels to show the location and full extent of the paint defect.
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Alternatively, if you have a computer program that allows you to draw on digital photographs, you can use that to outline the defect area(s) on your
photos.
TIPS FOR TAKING HIGH-QUALITY PAINT DEFECT PHOTOS
Automotive paint has evolved into an elaborate combination of color pigments, solid metallic flakes, pearl (coated mica), and transparent toners in the
clear coat that give the paint its depth, color, and gloss.
As a result, some paint defects photograph better outdoors, while others do so indoors. To help decide where to photograph the defect, first determine
whether the client complaint is for a surface paint defect, or if the defect is below the paint's surface. As a general rule:
