Orange Peel / Poor Flow

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Orange peel / poor flow

 

Definition

  • Surface texture resembling orange peel.

Cause

  • Paint viscosity too high.
  • Fast, highly volatile reducers.
  • Incorrect nozzle size.
  • Spray gun too far from object; not enough paint applied.

Prevention

  • Set the right spray booth temperature.
  • Adapt the paint system to the repair job and spray booth temperature.
  • Set the right paint viscosity with a DIN viscosity cup.
  • Check and maintain spraying distance
  • (follow spray gun manufacturer’s recommendations).

Remedy

  • On small surfaces, sanding and polishing are possible. 
  • On large surfaces, sand down the texture and respray.