Problems with Glossy color

ORANGE PEEL

The paint finish looks like the peel of an orange

Probable Cause
Viscosity too high
Gun air pressure too low
Primer or sealer applied not smooth
Wrong thinner
Wrong amount of thinner used-not enough
Poor quality sanding

Prevention
Proper surface preparation: carefully sand smooth
Check viscosity of products
Adjust gun set up (Use smaller size fluid tip/Use air cap that increases paint atomization)
Use a recommended solvent

Remedy
Sand smooth
Repaint topcoat

CRACKING

Probable Cause
Substrate not at room temperature
Coating applied over a previously cracked finish or unstable substrate
Excessive total film thickness

Prevention
Remove poor quality/unstable finishes
Check current film thickness before starting. Excessive paint should be removed before refinishing.
Follow recommended film thickness, flash-off and drying time between coats

Remedy
Remove finish from the affected area
Apply primer/sealer
Repaint

BLISTERING

Probable Cause
Excessive moisture in air supply while priming/top coating
Primer not allowed to dry thoroughly
Topcoat immersed in water for extended periods of time

Prevention
Allow sufficient drying times

Remedy
Remove finish
Check for moisture damage
Apply primer/sealer
Repaint

DELAMINATION

Probable Cause
Contaminated surface
Appropriate primer was not used
The insufficient flash-off time between coats
Poor quality sanding
Incorrect film build-too heavy
Incorrect Spray Technique-Coating applied too dry or too heavy

Prevention
Follow recommended flash-off times
Carefully sand edges and areas around hardware
Follow recommended viscosity

Remedy
Featheredge the problem areas
Use sealer as recommended
Repaint
Reduce total film thickness