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GelationPhenomenonThe product changed from liquid to semisolid and has very low fluidity.CauseA. Low stability of the resin component in the paint.(Long storage at high temperatures)B. Mixing base with hardener.C. Mixing products that would not be mixed.D. Storing the urethane hardener with opened lid.RepairA. Discard the gelled product. (too high viscosity)B. If the viscosity is slightly rised, a…

Soft PaintPhenomenonThe paint film is soft to the touch, and will fingerprint or waterspot within hours/days after application.CauseA. Excessive film thickness.B. Low temperature and high humidity.C. Adding too much or little hardener to the paint.D. Using too much retarder thinner.E. Poor condition of the previous paint film.RepairA. Drying the film by heat.B. If hardener is not added, remove the…

CrackingPhenomenonCracks or lines of various lengths and widths in the topcoat finish often resembling the cracking of dried mud.CauseA. Excessive film thickness of the undercoat and/or topcoatB. Paint ingredients not thoroughly stirred or agitatedC. Insufficient flash time between coatsD. Using the paint with low crack resistanceRepairRemove all cracked paint film and refinish.PreventionA. Take s…