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Contaminated Basecoat	Fiber in Surfacer	Metal Particle in E-Coat

• Various types of contamination typically introduced during the application or drying process.
• Static charge on surface of vehicle. This condition helps the attraction of dust.
• Dust and dirt from dry sanding, cloths, etc.
• Use of poor quality masking paper.
• Tack rag was not used before spraying, or not immediately before.
• Inadequate filtration of air.
• Dry spray dust settling on wet paint.
• Paint kept in dirty containers/tins.
• Paint was not strained.
• Operators clothing bearing dirt, fibres and dust.
• Paint has been kept longer than recommended.
• Inadequate filtration of compressed air.
• Activator or thinner used were incorrect.
• The car was not thoroughly blown out.
• Tintings/pigments were not sufficiently stirred.
• Spray dust accumulated on spray booth surfaces/walls.
• Use, re-thinned, of 2K materials after the recommended potlife.

• Use anti-static fluid or attach the vehicle to electrical earth.
• Keep bodyshop as clean as possible. Always keep spray booth doors closed. Wet floor and wall if necessary.
• Wear special spraysuits.
• Blow out all mouldings, seams etc.
• Blow the vehicle out before placing it in the spraybooth.
• Use the tack rag immediately before applying each coat.
• Care of the maintenance of the equipment.
• Follow the recommendations (pressure, thinner) to avoid overspray.
• Clean the vehicle before starting the repair.
• Mix the color thoroughly after sufficient stirring of tintings.
• Do not exceed the recommended potlife of 2K materials.
• Use a fine strainer.

• Allow the finish to harden completely, fine sand and polish.
• If the defect is severe, sand and respray.