SEEDINESS

Gritty, Dirty, Grainy. Speckled)

Solid particles of various shapes and sizes embedded evenly throughout the paint film.

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CAUSE

(A) Material not properly stirred or agitated.

(B) Failure to strain material.

(C) Using material exceeding its shelf life.

(D) Using generic reducers and/or hardeners.

(E) Using materials beyond their specified pot life.

(F) Using contaminated thinner/reducer or hardener.

(G) Using contaminated water borne products.



REPAIR

(1) Remove the wet paint film with solvent, clean and refinish.

(2) Or, sand smooth and refinish.



PREVENTION

(A) Stir or shake materials thoroughly to be sure all pigment/resin is in solution.

(B) Strain all undercoats and topcoats.

(C) Do not use material that cannot be stirred or strained. Caution: Repeated straining will not completely remove seediness.

(D) Use the recommended thinner/reducer and hardener, and then measure accurately.

(E) Mix only enough material that can be used within specified pot life.

(F) Use material as soon as possible, close and tighten container lids immediately after use.

(G) Do not allow thinner/reducer to come into contact with water borne products.