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Automotive & Industrial Coating Specialists
FAQs
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What should I do about paint that has dried to a soft, cheesy consistency?
Read more: What should I do about paint that has dried to a soft, cheesy consistency?A paint film that has dried in this condition is mechanically weak and needs to be completely removed. Carefully clean…
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What causes fluffy crystal patches and hard, shiny film on bricks?
Read more: What causes fluffy crystal patches and hard, shiny film on bricks?These appear as a result of salts crystallising in materials such as bricks and plaster or render. The fluffy deposits…
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What is grinning and how can I correct it?
Read more: What is grinning and how can I correct it?When an under-surface shows through a painted surface, it is said to be “grinning through”. This can happen when a…
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Why does new paintwork sometimes develop wrinkles?
Read more: Why does new paintwork sometimes develop wrinkles?This wrinkling effect can occur when paint dries too quickly, forming a surface skin before the paint underneath can dry…
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What would cause a poor gloss level on new paintwork?
Read more: What would cause a poor gloss level on new paintwork?Condensation forming on the surface soon after application can take the gloss of new paintwork. This can be caused by…
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I’ve painted over an existing coat of paint and it’s created a wrinkled effect. What’s the solution?
Read more: I’ve painted over an existing coat of paint and it’s created a wrinkled effect. What’s the solution?A new coat of paint can sometimes soften the previous coat and cause wrinkling or “lifting”. This can be the…
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My paint film is showing heavy brushmarks after drying. What’s the cause of this?
Read more: My paint film is showing heavy brushmarks after drying. What’s the cause of this?Coarse or heavy brush marks are most likely caused either by painting onto a very porous surface, or applying paint…
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What can I do to correct a patchy, uneven appearance on a coating?
Read more: What can I do to correct a patchy, uneven appearance on a coating?This is caused either by different levels of porosity in the substrate or by uneven application. Usually, two thinned coats…
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Can water-borne stains and paints be removed using a hot-air stripper?
Read more: Can water-borne stains and paints be removed using a hot-air stripper?Yes, however, this is not an easy task. The preferred method would be to use a chemical stripper to soften…
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What causes slow drying of gloss and varnish on new paintwork?
Read more: What causes slow drying of gloss and varnish on new paintwork?With solvent-based paints, it’s usually surface contamination as the result of a poorly prepared surface. Water-based paints can be slow…
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Why would a paint film over a varnish be chipping?
Read more: Why would a paint film over a varnish be chipping?Paint applied over varnish or some wood stains can sometimes cause chipping if knocked. Varnishes are very hard films and…
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Do I need to use a preservative before I stain my wood?
Read more: Do I need to use a preservative before I stain my wood?Many hardwoods such as Oak and Teak, are naturally durable and have their own natural resistance to decay and rot.…
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