Seediness

Cause

•   Material not properly stirred or agitated.

•   Failure to strain material.

•   Using material exceeding its shelf life.

•   Using generic reducers and/or hardeners.

•   Using materials beyond their specified pot life.

•   Using contaminated thinner/reducer or hardener.

•   Using contaminated water borne products.

Repair

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

•   Or, sand smooth and refinish.

Prevention

•   Stir or shake materials thoroughly to be sure all pigment/resin is in solution.

•   Strain all undercoats and topcoats.

•   Do not use material that cannot be stirred or strained. Caution: Repeated straining will not completely remove seediness.

•   Use the recommended thinner/reducer and hardener, and then measure accurately.

•   Mix only enough material that can be used within specified pot life.

•   Use material as soon as possible, close and tighten container lids immediately after use.

•   Do not allow thinner/reducer to come into contact with water borne products.