F. Inspect For Damage Severity

After washing and iron particle/chemical removal are performed on the test section, inspect the surface to determine the severity of damage. Levels 2 and 3 are determined using abrasive removal on test sections on each affected panel.

Examine the vehicle in both strong sunlight and/or indoor fluorescent lighting (inspection is easier with a hand held 500 watt halogen lamp and a hand held fluorescent lamp) to identify which type of contamination may be affecting the vehicle. Magnified viewing of spots is easily done with an 8X and 30X illuminated magnifier from Radio Shack (catalog no. 63-851).

Level 1
No damage, the contamination did not penetrate the paint surface and washed off using the detergent and water and the iron particle remover.

Level 2
Minor damage, the contamination did not penetrate more than 0.5 mil of the color coat or clear coat. Abrasive cleaning will resolve.

Level 3
Substantial damage, the contamination penetrated more than 0.5 mil of the color coat or clear coat. Re-color and clear coat is necessary