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Application Troubleshooting: Flotation

Cause
- Application is too heavy
- Flash-off times ignored
- Spraying distance is too short
- Fluid tip is too big
- Ambient temperature or object temperature is too low

Prevention
- Avoid over application of each coat, particularly with metallic Allow good flash off times
- Use the correct fluid tip, see technical data sheet

Remedies
- If the paint is not dry yet apply a final coat after a final flash-off time be aware of too much layer thickness. If paint is already dry sand it and re-spray it
 
Application Troubleshooting: Flotation