FISHEYES

Silicone Contamination, Cratering

Small circular, crater-like openings that appear during or shortly after the spray application.

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.

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