Paint Micro-Blistering

There is a widespread problem reported by many in the inland steel narrowboat industry of micro-blistering of gloss paint finishes.

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TR100 June 2011 - Narrowboat Paint Micro-Blistering >

As previously reported a number of steel narrowboats suffering so-called micro-blistering to the paint finish have caused concern and expense to owners and boatyards alike. This guidance note offers some conclusions about what is now known and precautions to take when painting. Further investigations are ongoing and will be reported as more information is available.

 

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