Orange Peel / Poor Flow
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Definition
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Surface texture resembling orange peel.
Cause
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Paint viscosity too high.
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Fast, highly volatile reducers.
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Incorrect nozzle size.
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Spray gun too far from object; not enough paint applied.
Prevention
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Set the right spray booth temperature.
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Adapt the paint system to the repair job and spray booth temperature.
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Set the right paint viscosity with a DIN viscosity cup.
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Check and maintain spraying distance
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(follow spray gun manufacturer’s recommendations).
Remedy
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On small surfaces, sanding and polishing are possible.
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On large surfaces, sand down the texture and respray.