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Mottling / Striping
Definition
Application is uneven, colors are mottled giving a striped appearance.
 
Cause
Defective spray gun (nozzle).
Fluctuating air pressure, unsuitable reducer, incorrect spraying technique, incorrect spray viscosity.
 
Prevention
Use mixing stick or DIN viscosity cup to set spray viscosity. Ensure spray guns are kept in good working order (maintained regularly). Keep spray gun parallel to object while spraying (at a distance of approx. 20 cm / 8 inches). Follow the application recommendations in the Technical Data Sheets.
 
Remedy
Allow to dry thoroughly, then sand the surface and respray.
 
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