Overspray is airborn particles such as paint, crude oil, tar, chemicals, concrete, etc., that cover and or adhere to any surface. There are many types and origins of overspray. The most common is paint related. Paint overspray accounts for over 70% of all overspray removal claims. Paint overspray can originate from a simple hand held spray can to a high powered commercial airless spray gun. |
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Paint overspray can be a problem wherever painting is
in progress; construction sites, bridges, auto body and paint shops, as well as
repainting of homes, roofs, watertowers, storage tanks, etc. Windy conditions increase the risk of paint overspray. As the wind carries the paint away from the intended surface, everything within the surrounding areas become likely victims of the paint overspray. 80% of all overspray removal is performed on cars, trucks and vans. We will refer to these vehicles to describe how to identify the presence of overspray damage. The following are some common complaints from new car, truck and van owners, victims of overspray damage:
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