Paint Exceptions And Associated Repair Procedures (G1676685): Missing
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Alternative Terminology: Fish eyes, craters, pits, saucering, crackling and poor wetting.
Description
Missing is identified by the presence of small crater-like depressions in the paint finish, which may vary in size and depth according to cause, from individual craters of pin-hole size in densely packed groups to isolated craters of up to 10 mm (0.4 in.) in diameter.
Craters will often reveal small impurities at base when inspected with a low-powered lens. The exception may be uniform and densely arrayed but in most cases occurs as individual fish eye type craters.
Warranty Related Cause
- Faults in vehicle manufacturer's original paint finish.
Non-warranty Related Cause(s)
- None.
Rectification Process
- Determine if exception is permissible or not permissible. For additional information, Refer to: COSMETIC ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
- Permissible exception does not require a repair so should be passed as CA.
- Repair any not permissible exceptions by flatting, to remove evidence of crater and any residual contaminate, then re-paint as required.