Runs without cladding traces of paint (7)
I believe the answer is:
streaks
'runs' is the definition.
(I know this)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for streaks that I've seen before include "Runs naughtily nude in public" , "Skaters (anag.)" , "Stripes for skaters" .)