Fisheyes

Small circular, crater-like openings that appear during or shortly after the spray.

Cause:

1. Spraying over surfaces contaminated with oil, wax, silicone, grease, etc.
2. Use of thinner/reducer in place of a solvent cleaner.

Repair:

1. Remove wet paint film with solvent, clean and refinish.
2. Add the recommended fisheye eliminator and respray the affected area.
3. If fisheyes appear in a basecoat, allow the colour to flash then spray a mist coat over affected area. Do not use fisheye eliminator in undercoats or basecoat colour.
4. If the paint has dried, sand to a smooth finish below the fisheye cratering and refinish.

Prevention:

1. Thoroughly clean the surface to be painted with detergent and hot water, followed by the recommended
   solvent cleaner. Wipe dry with clean rags.
2. Install an air filtering system that removes and prevents oil and moisture contamination.
3. Maintain air supply by draining, cleaning and changing filter(s) on a routine basis.