Soft Film

Cause

•   Applying undercoat and/or topcoat excessively wet.

•   Insufficient dry time between coats.

•   Improper shop ventilation or heating.

•   Adding too much or too little hardener to the paint material.

•   Using the incorrect thinner/reducer for spray conditions.

•   Omission of drier in enamel/urethane topcoats.

Repair

•   Allow additional dry time, maintaining a shop temperature of 70 degrees fahrenheit or above.

•   Or, force dry following temperature and time recommendations.

•   Or, remove soft paint film and refinish.

Prevention

•   Use recommended spray gun, fluid tip and air cap for the material being sprayed. Always adjust the gun for best atomization and balance spray pattern before paint application.

•   Allow sufficient flash time between coats.

•   Maintain shop temperature at 70 degrees fahrenheit or above for proper dry/cure.

•   Use the recommended hardener and measure accurately.

•   Select appropriate thinner/reducer based on temperature, humidity, air movement, and size of repair. Allow additional flash time when spraying in high temperature/high humidity or low temperature/high humidity conditions.

•   Add the correct amount of drier that is specifically listed in the color formulation.