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Environment Troubleshooting: Poor adhesion

Cause
  • Poor preparation
  • Surface contamination
  • Poor cleaning
  • Not tacking off
  • Not sanded
  • Exceeding stated re-coat times
  • Dry application of primer systems
  • Incorrect system selection
  • Fluid tip too small or too large
  • Insufficient flash-off times
  • Spraying temperature too low or too high

Prevention

  • Sand the surface according to the technical data sheet
  • Use the correct spraying technique. Avoid heavy application.
  • Use correct fluid tip size
  • Allow recommended flash-off times in relation to: spraying temperature, air speed, thinner choice

Remedies

  • Strip and clean or sand down and repaint