Soft film

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

Cause:

1. Applying undercoat and/or topcoat excessively wet.
2. Insufficient dry time between coats.
3. Improper shop ventilation or heating.
4. Adding too much or too little hardener to the paint material.
5. Using the incorrect thinner/reducer for spray conditions.
6. Omission of drier in enamel.

Repair:

1. Allow additional dry time, maintaining a shop temperature of 20° Celsius or above.
2. Or, force dry following temperature and time recommendations.
3. Or, remove soft paint film and refinish.

Prevention:

1. Use recommended spray gun, fluid tip and air cap for the material being sprayed. Always adjust the gun for best atomisation and balance spray pattern before paint application.
2. Allow sufficient flash time between coats.
3. Maintain shop temperature at 20° Celsius or above for proper dry/cure.
4. Use the recommended hardener and measure accurately.
5. 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.
6. Add the correct amount of drier that is specifically listed in the colour formulation.