a local repair or prior coating needs preparation before a new finish is considered. Prepare and touch up the agreed small accessible exterior areas with compatible materials, keeping the repair boundaries clear.
Signs: the surface is scuffed, patchy, weathered or no longer presents evenly or a local repair or prior coating needs preparation before a new finish is considered. Causes: incompatible or unknown prior finishes that need checking or surface damage that needs preparation before finishing.
Small areas still need the product’s temperature and rain-free conditions. Explain nearby irrigation or routine washing that may affect curing. Scheduling depends on the actual surface and weather rather than assuming a small touch-up can be applied under any conditions.
Include nearby glass, paving, plants and fittings in the photographs. A small paint area can still need careful protection. Access to neighbouring property or removal of fixtures should never be assumed from the size of the mark.
prepare and touch up a suitable local area. apply a compatible finish to an agreed sound surface. Limits: Small accessible sound exterior spots only. No full exterior restoration, waterproofing, hazardous coating disturbance or specialist high-access work.