CLOUDING

Spots or stripes of light and dark patches, mainly seen in metallic finishes.

CAUSES

  1. Uneven basecoat application.
  2. Basecoat flash off time too short prior to application of clear coat.
  3. Basecoat applied too wet or too thin.
Scale 1:1
10x magnification

HOW TO AVOID

  1. Application must be even and correctly overlapped with the previous gun stroke.
  2. Ensure correct flash off times are observed between coats.
  3. Apply the basecoat as recommended in the technical information.

REPAIR

If clouding occurs during the application of the basecoat, compensate by spraying over the affected areas using the correct technique. If clouding occurs after the clear lacquer has been applied, allow to dry, sand down, and repaint, using the correct technique.