SOFT FILM

Soft Finish, Soft Coat

The paint film is soft to the touch, and will fingerprint or waterspot within hours/days after application.

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.

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