Cracking
Cracking: Irregular cracks with varying depths appear on the paint surface. Cracking often occurs in repair areas or along the edges of surfaces.
Description:
Cause:
- Existing cracks in the old paint surface were not completely sanded off before applying the new topcoat.
- Aging or excessive heat treatment leads to differences in the properties of the existing paint and the new paint, making it easier for the topcoat to detach.
- The paint was not fully dried before lacquering, leaving it "active" beneath the surface.
- Inappropriate substrate treatment:
- The substrate is not clean enough.
- Improper sealing.
- Painting over an insufficiently cured paint film or thermoplastic acrylic coating.
- Cracks in the filler or primer.
- Excessively thick paint: The thicker the paint layer (especially air-dried), the lower the cold resistance, increasing the risk of cracking.
- Before painting: Insufficient mixing, too little thinner, or incorrect type of thinner.
- The substrate is too cold or too hot during spraying.
Repair:
- Remove the old paint surface and reapply the paints.