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Environment 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