Pinholes

Tiny holes from the undercoat that penetrate through the top surface.

Causes

  • Improper surface cleaning
  • Too much spray gun air pressure
  • Not thoroughly sanding body filler or primer surfacer
  • Improper mixing and application of body filler

Prevention

  • Thoroughly sand and clean repair area
  • Use appropriate spray gun air pressure and distance
  • Thoroughly mix fillers as per product data sheet recommendations, use the scale when possible
  • Thoroughly sand filler and apply surfacer and sealer to the repair

Correcting

  • After surface is fully cured, sand the affected areas to a solid substrate and refinish as needed