Drying

Haze / blush

Misty, milky paint surface - moisture from the air penetrates the fresh layer before it dries.

The thinner is too fast in relation to the temperature and conditions - the varnish dries too quickly, the surface cools down and attracts moisture from the air
Too high air pressure in the gun - accelerates evaporation and intensifies the cooling effect of the surface
Low ambient temperature combined with high humidity - classic conditions for condensation on fresh paint
A cold painted element in a warm cabin - the temperature difference causes moisture to condense on the surface
2K varnish exposed to humid air too early - cross-linking not yet complete
Failure to respect the dew point - surface temperature too close to the dew point of the air in the cabin
Incorrect spray pressure on metallic and pearl basecoats - too high a pressure confuses the metal flakes and causes uneven light reflection resulting in a cloudy effect
Wrong base coat thinner - too fast and the metal flakes won't have time to become parallel to the surface before the layer dries
The distance between the gun and the painted surface is too large for metallic bases - the paint reaches the surface partially dry, the metal flakes are positioned incorrectly
Too thin layer of metallic base - insufficient amount of metal flakes causes uneven coverage and a hazy effect, especially visible in silver and champagne

Select a diluent appropriate to the current temperature and humidity - in difficult conditions, use a slower-evaporating one
Reduce the air pressure during painting to that recommended in the technical data sheet
Painted elements must be at ambient temperature - acclimatization is mandatory before painting
Avoid painting when the relative humidity exceeds 80%
Check the dew point before starting work
Follow the recommended temperatures and drying times before leaving the item outdoors
Do not paint in a cold or humid environment without properly preparing the booth

Bake the element at 60°C for 20-30 minutes - the heat drives moisture out of the layer
After cooling, polish the surface with a fine paste
If the shine hasn't returned, sand the clear coat off and reapply

Heat the element for 20-30 minutes at 60°C
Sand off the entire top layer
Before reapplication, check the cabin conditions and select the appropriate thinner for the current temperature and humidity
Reapply the system observing the evaporation times