Mary32 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I recently bought a used 2002 Outback LLBean. The paint has what my mom cause the Crackle Affect. The paint has very even little cracks everywhere. It kind of looks like an OCD artist decided to put 1/4 inch long key scratches in every which direction, about 3 per square inch. I knew it was this way when I bought the thing- I mostly am curious as to why this happens? I have seen a few other LLBeans with this same paint crack pattern. Any ideas? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 It's heat cracking. Mostly see it in areas with heavy sun, or on dark colored paint. It's more common on cars that have been repainted at some point, but it does occur on factory paints as well. Basically the paint is expanding and contracting at a different rate than the metal surface that its on. After a couple thousand heating and cooling cycles the paint cracks at a weak point. Only one way to fix it, sand it all off right down to the metal and repaint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Mary32, I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary32 Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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