How To Fix Paint Lapping

What is lapping or lap marks and how do you fix it?

How To Fix Paint Lapping

How to fix lap marks

Causes and solutions for visible lap marks in paint jobs.

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Causes

Causes

Coating poorly applied. On affected areas, opaque coatings seem glossier and semi-transparent coatings appear more opaque.

Solutions

Solutions

In the case of opaque coatings, clean, sand and paint the surface over again by following the application methods recommended for the product. For semi-transparent coatings, lapping cannot be eliminated: strip, sand and repaint.

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