OEM Paint Degradation

Degradation of Vehicle Paintwork in Normal Vehicle Operations

Although most OEMs use high quality paint materials, it is impossible to keep a vehicle completely protected from damage during its operational life.

Vehicles can sustain damage from a wide and diverse range of chemical, biological, climatic, and mechanical influences.

Chemical Influences

• Salt
• Sand
• Tar
• Oil
• Industrial emissions
• Fuel
• Lubricants
• Car care products

Biological Influences

• Bird droppings
• Insect secretions
• Tree resin

Climatic Influences

• High and low temperatures
• Humidity
• Sunlight (UV radiation)
• Rain, snow, ice, hai

Mechanical Influences

• General day-to-day use
• Stone chips such as gravel, grit, and sand
• Brushes from washing (carwash/hand wash)
• Incorrect use of high pressure cleaners (water temperature below 50^°C, water pressure 1500psi maximum, nozzle should not be used closer than 45cm from the surface)