Paint Delamination

This concern is usually the result of the vehicle manufacturer's decision to produce vehicles with one of the following conditions:

* Insufficient clear coat film build
* Insufficient UV blockers in clear coat
* Surface primer was not applied over the e-coat (anti-corrosive primer)

The e-coat, (first layer of paint coating) is extremely susceptible to ultra violet rays.  When UV's penetrate through the clear coat and base coat, they are normally stopped by the surface primer.

E-coats "oxidize" or "chalk" very quickly when exposed to UV rays.  This creates a "powdery" condition.  The base coat and clear coat no longer have a clean, firm surface to adhere to.  Over time the base coat / clear coat detaches from the e-coat, resulting in this condition.

This concern may also take place if the collision repair shop (body shop) fails to properly prepare the various paint surfaces or uses substandard  material.

Refinishing of the affected panels is the only concern resolution.