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Painting Problems and Solutions

What is it?
  • Vertical shiny some times sticky streaks in predominantly matt coatings but also with some sheen. Streaks generally start to emanate from flat top walls or parapet walls. Streaks are generally randomly spaced and follow gravitational direction. Not to be confused with dirt streaks.
Possible Causes
  • Rain has impinged on the paint film that has not fully dried / coalesced. This could have occurred within the first 2 – 24 hours depending on the humidity and dampness experienced during the time of painting. The water has subsequently washed away water soluble paint components.
How Can I Fix This Problem
  • Do not paint under adverse weather conditions.
  • Normally the trails weather away within the first 3-6 months or are washed from the film after 2-3 rains.
  • Or else recoat taking care to consider touch-up batch variation, difference in application technique etc.
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