Paint Exceptions And Associated Repair Procedures (G1676685): Etching: Description
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Small or large areas of the paint surface roughened and partly removed or disintegrated, often with traces of the cause and staining around the area. The severity of the exception will vary depending on the exposure and the nature of the attacking substance. In severe cases the paint film may exhibit signs of crazing.