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Vauxhall Astra F03 · Paint
03 · Body & interior

The most frequent stresses on paintwork

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra F
Section
Other Information › The most frequent stresses on paintwork
PaintThe most frequent stresses on paintwork

 

The Most Common Stresses on Paint  

Climatic  

Mechanical  

Biological  

Industrial  

Rain, snow  

Dust, sand  

Bird excrement  

 

Humidity  

Road salt  

Insect secretion  

Dead insects  

Greenfly excrement  

Pesticides  

Weed-killer  

Brake dust  

Abrasion from power lines  

Building materials  

House painting materials  

 

 

 

The Most Common Stresses on Paint (continued)  

Salt content of air  

Washing and cleaning agents  

Discoloration from blossom  

Silicone resin  

Spray mist  

UV radiation  

Polishes and polishing methods  

Buds  

Pollen  

Drops of paint remover  

Metal abrasion  

Heat, cold  

 

Leaves  

Flour  

Battery acid  

Brake fluid  

Condensation in cavities  

 

Grain dust  

Fodder remnants  

Various oils  

Recrement from furnaces  

 

Notice: 

For information on paint repairs, consult the current "Paint Repair Systems" brochure. This source of advice contains detailed information on the specific topic of paint mixing. All paint and preparation materials can be found on microfiche no. 15 from Aftersales.  

 

 

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