Identifying Common Paint Defects

This guide on identifying and solving the most common paint defects goes over some common paint defects including, but not limited to acid rain, clearcoat yellowing, peeling, rail dust, and staining. With each common defect a description is given to help identify it, what causes it, how to prevent it and then finally how to correct the defect that you are experiencing.

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User Guides and Manuals

Custom Restoration Guide
Developed by PPG Refinish with you in mind. No matter what vehicle or vehicle substrate you are working on, this guide outlines PPG's recommended process for successfully surface prepping and painting your project.
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Identifying Common Paint Defects
Use this guide on identifying and solving the most common paint defects to help you recognize and resolve common paint issues that you may be experiencing.
Matte Finish Care Guide
To maintain your vehicle's low-gloss appearance for years to come, please refer to these maintenance recommendations.
OEM Color Code Locations Guide
Need help finding the manufacturer paint code for a vehicle? Use this OEM Color Code Locations guide as a quick reference for locating the paint code on Domestic and Import vehicles.
PPG Health and Safety Manual
The PPG Health and Safety Manual outlines important information for visiting PPG facilities and covers proper handling procedures for using PPG products.
Basic Refinishing Assumptions Guide
PPG Industries Automotive Refinish group makes these assumptions based on accepted industry practices, our knowledge, past experience and feedback from our employees and customers.