Basics of Paint Evidence

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What is the formula for paint?

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Paint = Pigment + Binder + Solvent.

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In which types of cases is paint evidence commonly encountered?

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Hit-and-run, burglary, and vandalism cases.

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How can paint transfer occur?

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During contact, such as vehicle collisions.

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What are the types of automotive paint layers?

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Electrocoat Primer, Primer Surfacer, Basecoat, Clearcoat.

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What is the purpose of the Electrocoat Primer in automotive paint?

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Corrosion resistance.

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What should be used to collect paint evidence to avoid contamination?

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Clean tools.

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How should paint chips or flakes be collected?

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Lift carefully with forceps.

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What is the recommended packaging for paint chips?

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Place in paper folds or vials.

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What should not be used for packaging wet paint?

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Plastic.

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What is a physical match in paint evidence examination?

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Fracture matching.