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Dissolution

Description
Metallic particles from the basecoat surface in the clearcoat. If severe, the effect can alter the tone and exagerate the metallic appearance.

 

Origin and Potential Causes:
  • Tack cloth was not used before applying the clearcoat.
  • Basecoat and clearcoat are incompatible.
  • Clearcoat was applied with insufficient flash off of the basecoat, or was applied too wet.
  • Air pressure was too high.
  • Wrong thinner.
  • A coat of basecoat was too dry when the next was applied.

 

Prevention Techniques:
  • Use tack cloth, if possible.
  • Use recommended products only, with recommended air pressure.
  • Allow proper flash off time of the basecoat before applying the clear.
  • Use recommended thinner/reducer.
  • Follow product recommendations in the Technical Data Sheets.

 

Remedy
Sanding and refinishing are necessary if the defect is severe.

 
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