| Problem |
Description |
|
Remedy |
| Orange
Peel |
Over
catalyzation, incorrect air pressure and material flow,
material not properly thinned, material too cold, film
not thick enough for flow out. |
|
Check
equipment and follow proper procedure. |
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| Fish
Eyes |
Contamination
with oil, grease, silicone, or dirt. Static electricity. |
|
Clean
surface and/or wipe with fabric softener. |
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| Pinholes |
Over
catalyzation, too much thinner, gun to close to part. |
|
Check
equipment and follow proper procedure |
|
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| Running
and Sagging |
Gun
too close to part, excess thinner, film thickness more
than 6-8 mils, not enough atomizing air, did not use mist
coats. |
|
Check
all gun settings and catalyzation. |
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| Bubbles
and Blisters |
Improperly
prepared substrate, coating applied too thick. |
|
Examine
surface carefully before spraying, spray test parts before
attempting to spray production material. |
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| Checking
and Flaking |
Improperly
prepared substrate, coating applied too thick. |
|
Examine
surface carefully before spraying, spray test parts before
attempting to spray production material. |
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| Soft
Film |
Under
catalyzation, solvent entrapment, cold material, extreme
over catalyzation. |
|
Follow
recommended procedures for applying Fourgard and Fourseal
coatings. |
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