Fisheyes

Cause

•   Spraying over surfaces contaminated with oil, wax, silicone, grease, etc.

•   Use of thinner/reducer in place of a solvent cleaner.

•   Spraying over previously repaired areas containing "fisheye eliminator" additive.

Repair

•   Remove wet paint film with solvent, clean and refinish.

•   Add the recommended fisheye eliminator and respray the affected area.

•   If fisheyes appear in a basecoat, allow the color to flash then spray a mist coat over affected area. Do not use fisheye eliminator in                         undercoats or basecoat color.

•   If the paint has dried, sand to a smooth finish below the fisheye cratering and refinish.

Prevention

•   Thoroughly clean the surface to be painted with detergent and hot water, followed by the recommended solvent cleaner. Wipe dry with                    clean rags.

•   Use fisheye eliminator that is specifically recommended for the topcoat.

•   Install an air filtering system that removes and prevents oil and moisture contamination.

•   Maintain air supply by draining, cleaning and changing filter(s) on a routine basis.