B Zone - Low To Hidden Visibility: Paint
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Scratches
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Scratch Not Down To Primer (Light Surface Scratch In Top Layer - Not Through To Color Coat) | |
| 4 or more scratches greater than 60mm length | Not permissible |
| Cluster of scratches - more than 2 greater than 60mm length in an area of 100cm2 (10x10cm) | Not permissible |
| Up to 3 scratches less than 60mm length | Acceptable |
| Scratch Down To Primer (Color Coat Visible) | |
| Any scratch where primer is visible | Unacceptable |
Chips
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Chip Not Down To Bare Metal But Primer (Color Coat Visible) | |
| Any chip where primer is visible | Unacceptable |
Dirt In Paint
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Dirt Has same Color As Body Color | |
| 1 or more large pieces of dirt 2mm to 4mm (diameter or length) | Unacceptable |
| 6 or more small pieces of dirt 1 to 2mm | Unacceptable |
| High accumulation of clearly visible pieces of dirt less than 1mm in a square of 25cm2 (5cm x 5cm) | Unacceptable |
| Less than 5 small pieces of dirt 1 to 2mm in diameter more than 50mm apart | Acceptable |
Flatting Marks
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Any flatting mark greater than 50mm2 and not more than three in a 250mm radius. If easily visible from 1m viewing distance | Not permissible |
| Any flatting mark not greater than 50mm2 and not more than three in a 250mm radius. If not easily visible from 1m viewing distance | Acceptable |
Polishing Marks
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Any polishing mark greater than 50mm2 and not more than three in a 250mm radius. If easily visible from 1m viewing distance | Not permissible |
| Any polishing mark not greater than 50mm2 and not more than three in a 250mm radius. If not easily visible from 1m viewing distance | Acceptable |
Polishing Compound
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Not permissible |
Overspray - Color
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Not permissible |
Overspray - Clear Coat
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Not permissible |
Craters
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Any craters, not greater than 250mm apart, greater than 1.5mm in diameter and more than three in any panel | Not permissible |
| Any craters, greater than 250mm apart, not greater than 1.5mm in diameter and not more than three in any panel | Acceptable |
Runs and Sags
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| A single run or sag more than 4mm long or wide | Not permissible |
| A single run or sag not more than 4mm long or wide | Acceptable |
Color Mismatch
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Not permissible |
Flaking/Peeling
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| Not permissible |
Poor Color/Poor Coverage/Thin Paint/Shady
| CHARACTERISTIC | PDI |
|---|---|
| If easily visible from 1m viewing distance | Not permissible |
| If not easily visible from 1m viewing distance | Acceptable |