SEEDINESS

Grainy, Speckled, Gritty, Dirty

Solid particles of various shapes and sizes embedded evenly throughout the paint film.

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.

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