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Paintwork
I've had my car undercover outside over the winter. And today took the cover off and noticed tiny blisters everywhere.. Anybody know why this has happenend
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Re: Paintwork
Hi,Dreamachine wrote: Anybody know why this has happenend
It could be that moisture had become trapped between the car and the cover. Have you kept the cover on all through the winter, or did you occasionally take the cover off on a dry day to allow air to circulate?
It might be helpful to post a photo of the blisters. Somebody on here might be able to suggest a cure.
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Re: Paintwork
It's been on all the winter.. Thanks for reply
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It’s not red is it ? As the same thing happened to somebody eles on here also I think pbar had the same thing ?
Pictures will help before saying what is best as Andrew said
Pictures will help before saying what is best as Andrew said
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Has it had any recent paintwork? This can happen when moisture gets trapped under the paint during spraying. It results in tiny pimple like blisters.
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That's type 3 water spotting as opposed to blistering. But yes, some pics would be good then we can see what it is.Jasonmarie wrote:the same thing happened to somebody eles on here also I think pbar had the same thing ?
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Sounds like trapped moisture.
I’m not completely convinced that external covers work well. I put one on a fixer upper many years ago and it accelerated the rust on the front wings. Found it was better without the cover.
Mind you, does protect from cats etc.
Olly W
I’m not completely convinced that external covers work well. I put one on a fixer upper many years ago and it accelerated the rust on the front wings. Found it was better without the cover.
Mind you, does protect from cats etc.
Olly W
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Re: Paintwork
The paintwork is not new... Guessing 6 or 7 years ago...
Not sure how to send pics on here
Not sure how to send pics on here
Re: Paintwork
You might find they disappear if you leave the cover off for a while.Dreamachine wrote:The paintwork is not new... Guessing 6 or 7 years ago...
Not sure how to send pics on here
How to add pictures;
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4. Copy the Direct Link in the list (i.e. click the symbol on the right or highlight it and press Control-c)
5. Open up a new message window on here (as if to type your reply/new message, or whatever, as you normally would)
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Re: Paintwork
Thanks andy
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Hi Andy.. Yeah with the cold weather almost gone the blisters seem to have disappeared. Bizarre
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Result!Dreamachine wrote:Hi Andy.. Yeah with the cold weather almost gone the blisters seem to have disappeared. Bizarre
Re: Paintwork
Just don't cover it again or you may not be so lucky, micro blisters are no fun