Uneven, bumpy, or textured surface formation that resembles that of an orange peel. Some orange peel is common in most OEM finishes
Causes
- Improper spray gun adjustment prevents the paint from flowing out smoothly such as too little air pressure, wide fan patterns or excessive distance from the panel
- Using too fast of a reducer or hardener that does not give the paint time to flow out
- Adding too little reducer, resulting in paint being too thick
- High paint booth temperatures
- Improper mixing of components
Prevention
- Use proper spray gun setup as outlined in the product data sheet
- Allow proper flash and dry times as per product data sheet
- Use correct mix ratio with appropriate reducer for your application conditions
- Stir all products thoroughly
Correcting
- Apply full wet coats of clear and allow for the recommended flash times
- Machine polish or compound to remove orange peel in the cured coating
