COMMON PAINT DEFECTS AND REMEDIES

Gelling

Decreasing viscosity caused by bacterial degradation of the protein binder or other thickening agents. This is often accompanied by an offensive odour.CAUSES:Use of contaminated tools and water/solvents.Mixing of different brands…

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Skinning

Formation of a layer of skin on the surface of the paint or the container.CAUSES:Use of non-airtight containerLack of anti-skinning agentStorage under excessively warm conditionSOLUTION:Use airtight containerAvoid unnecessary opening of…

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