Pin Holing

CAUSES REMEDY
Solvent or air entrapment within a paint film. A common
Use correct application techniques with suitably formulated
problem when coating porous substrate such as zinc-filled
products. Correct solvent blends and environmental
primers, zinc silicates, and metal-sprayed coatings. Pinholes can
conditions. Check spray equipment and distance of spray
also be caused by incorrect spray application or incorrect
gun from the surface. Apply a mist coat.
solvent blend.
 Sagging

CAUSES REMEDY

Overapplication of paint, excessive use of thinners, incorrect (or

Use correct application techniques with suitably formulated
lack of) curing agent, or poor workmanship. Could, in extreme
products.
circumstances, be a formulation problem.
 Cratering

CAUSES REMEDY

Trapped air or solvent bubbles that have burst, leaving small Improve spray technique, apply a mist coat, and avoid air
craters as the coating dries. The coating has insufficient time to entrainment during mixing. Add thinners as recommended
flow into a uniform film by the paint supplier.
 Painting Damage

CAUSES REMEDY

Need to cover all painting areas and proper care to be taken

Improper Packing; Handling Damage
for handling painting products.
 Dirt, Contamination

CAUSES REMEDY

Ensure cleanliness of the environment where the coatings

Small raised imperfections in the surface of the coating
are applied
 Orange Peel

CAUSES REMEDY

Failure of the paint film to flow out. Usually caused by poor Use correct application techniques with suitably formulated
application techniques, incorrect solvent blend. products