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Painting Problems and Solutions

What is it?
  • Hairline cracking of the paint film which can later progress in to chip flaking.
Possible Causes
  • Generally associated with paints which are highly filled and too thickly applied. Typically found in runs, puddles and overlaps.
  • Rapid drying of water based dispersions as a result of painting over porous and powdery substrate.
  • Rapid drying due to extremely hot or windy conditions.
  • Low quality paint with poor adhesion and flexibility.
  • Over thinning
  • Applying the paint to thinly
How Can I Fix This Problem
  • Remove loose and lifting paint.
  • Porous substrates should be sealed with compatible primer.
  • Loose powdery crack filler surfaces should be bonded with bonding liquid prior to over coat
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