OEM
Paint Degradation
Degradation of Vehicle Paintwork in normal vehicle operations
Although quality paint materials are used most OEM’s, it is impossible to achieve complete immunity to damage in the course of a vehicle’s operational life. The destructive influences and loads to which all automotive vehicles are exposed are diverse, and include:
- Chemical
- Biological
- Climatic
- Mechanical
Chemical Influences
- Salt
- Sand
- Tar
- Oil
- Industrial emissions
- Fuel
- Lubricants
- Car care products
Biological Influences
- Bird Lime
- Insect secretions
- Tree resin
Climatic Influences
- Heat, cold
- Humidity
- Sunlight (UV radiation)
- Rain, snow, ice, hail
Mechanical Influences
- General day to day use – e.g. shopping / school bags
- Stone chips - Gravel, grit, sand
- Brush - car wash, hand wash