Template: Troubleshooting on a lacquer surface
Find the cause when the paint fails — and avoid it next time
When a paint job gets flaws, the answer almost always lies in the prep work or technique. Use this overview to find the likely cause—and use it to learn so the mistake doesn't repeat.
§Typical errors and causes
| Error | Probable cause | How to avoid it |
|---|---|---|
| PLACEHOLDER_108 | For too much material or too close together | PLACEHOLDER_38 |
| Orange peel | Incorrect spraying or too thick paint | Adjust the gun and follow the datasheet's layer thickness |
| Dust in the paint | Dirty substrate or booth. | Clean with adhesive cloths, keep the cabin clean |
| Craters/fisheyes | Fat, wax or silicone on the surface | Thoroughly degreased before painting |
| Color's viscosity and surface tension. | Incorrect mixing or missing coordination | Measure color, do test spray, lacquer any adjacent panel with it |
| Poor adhesion. | Missing sanding/priming or mixed systems | Matte and ground undercoat use one product system |
§How you analyse
- 01Describe the error precisely: where, how large, which layer?
- 02Think back on the steps that went before
- 03Check datasheet, mixture, drying time, and gun setting
- 04Note the reason so you can correct the process next time