Orange Peel

Why is the painted surface have wrinkles similar to an orange peel

Sprayed paint film in which the surface of the paint film resembles the skin of an orange.

What are the possible causes?

  • Failure of paint film to flow-out due to in-correct pressure, or wrong solvent blend and poor application technique.
  • High Viscosity, wrong spray nozzle selection low pressure (poor atomization).
  • Spray gun is too far away from the object.

How can I fix the problem?

  • Adjust the paint viscosity with the recommended thinner by paint supplier.
  • Keep the spray gun within the recommended distance.
  • Use the recommended pressure and nozzle type.

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