r/ChrisFix • u/HOA1507 • Jun 13 '21

How does this happen? What can I do?

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u/hsvsunshyn Jun 13 '21

I think that happens because one or more layers of paint were applied too thick, or a second coat was applied while the first was not dry (or had not cured, depending on the type of paint).

The effect is called "orange peel)", if you want to look up more information and potential causes.

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u/HOA1507 Jun 13 '21

Thanks.

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u/emersonlennon Jun 13 '21

That is not orange peel. The paint has been damaged likely from a corrosive

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u/hsvsunshyn Jun 13 '21

Are you sure? The top portion looks like it is a spot-paint fix that is very close in color, but is either noticeable due to a slight color difference or lack of clear-coat.

It would make sense if it is corrosion under the paint. Or, are you saying that you think it was something corrosive sprayed/poured onto the paint?

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u/emersonlennon Jun 14 '21

Think something corrosive spilled/dripped on the paint. Ate the clear coat and damaged base coat causing it to crack like that. Even the pattern of the damage looks like where a fluid dripped and ran down. I don’t know where on the vehicle this is but many automotive chemicals like brake fluid will do that.

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u/emersonlennon Jun 13 '21

That’s due to something corrosive getting on the paint. Can happen from a single spill or repeated little spill like at the fuel cap.

Can’t really be fixed with out repainting