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# How can I tell my exterior paint is wearing out? | Time Paints

The first sign is chalking, a fine powder on your hand when you rub the wall. After that come fading, loss of sheen, hairline cracks, and eventually blistering and peeling. Green or dark streaks point to algae rather than wear. Widespread peeling means the wall is already unprotected and should be repainted before the next summer.

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