Lifting, Sweating, Swelling
Swelling and lifting of lower paint layers when new paint is applied. Problem may occur during painting or drying. Causes …
Swelling and lifting of lower paint layers when new paint is applied. Problem may occur during painting or drying. Causes …
Diffusion of a soluble dye from the substrate through a paint system. In most cases, bleeding leads to a spot-like …
Loss of adhesion can manifest itself in two different ways: there can either be a lack of adhesion between the …
Cracks of various lengths and depths. Causes 1. Inappropriate paint system used on thermoplastic substrates (direct use of polyester body …
Spots or stripes of light and dark patches, mainly seen in metallic finishes. Causes 1. Uneven basecoat application 2. Basecoat …
Mechanical damage to the coating due to projected small stones/chippings (e.g., loose gravel). Causes Stones are flung onto the paintwork …
Spots or stripes of light and dark patches, mainly seen in metallic finishes. Causes 1. Uneven basecoat application 2. Basecoat …
Substrate shows through. Old paintwork or body filler spots: are not hidden by the topcoat. Causes 1. Color of substrate …
Poor surface texture of the paint finish (poor spray pattern) Causes 1. Spraygun held too far from object 2. Spray …
Mat or matted paint surface. Causes 1. Paint sinkage 2. Excessive film thicknesses 3. Weathering (results of the action of …