ChromaGlast Troubleshooting Quiz

Blistering or swellings on the surface of the paint is caused by:

Excess paint on the surface

Moisture or contaminants trapped under the surface

Lack of paint on the surface

Too much air

What are small, crater like holes or indentations in the paint surface called?

Blisters

Crater holes

Fish eyes

Orange peel

How can you prevent Crazing, a large number of minute cracks on the surface of paint:

Apply paint in thin, wet films and allow adequate drying time between coats

Apply as thick as you can

Apply paint as quick as you can, not waiting for dry times

Throw all of the additives and thinners in with the paint and quickly apply, not waiting for adequate mixing

What can cause Flaking or Peeling of the paint?

Contaminants of the underlying surface

Surface too hot or cold when sprayed

Paint film applied to thick

All of the above

How can you prevent wrinkling: the shriveling, swellings, wrinkles or folds at the paint surface?

Apply in thick coats

Vary temperatures during cure

Apply in thin, even coats

None of the above

What is pebbled, uneven surface of the paint film similar to an orange skin called:

Banana Peel

Lemon peel

Apple skin

Orange Peel

Microgrooves or smears on the surface of the film, typically in a swirling pattern are called:

Polishing Marks

Wax swirls

Paint abnormalities

Paint Swirls

How can you prevent runs or sags in the paint?

Don’t paint on vertical surfaces

Apply paint in thick layers

Use the correct spray technique and spray gun settings

Use a lot of thinner to thin the paint

How can you fix softness/slow cure in your application:

A) Put your part in the air conditioning

B) Move your part to a warm, well ventilated area

C) Apply low heat to improve drying

D) Both B and C

Circular marks on the surface of the paint that are usually lighter than the surface are called:

Weird spots

Water spotting

Leopard spotting

Water swirls

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