Substrate not sufficiently prepared Use of incompatible material Flash-off and drying times too short Condensation or moisture on substrate
due to temperature changes
Prevention:
Follow application recommendations Degrease and prepare substrate
carefully Keep to specified drying times
Remedy:
Sand damaged area and repaint Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
Substrate not sufficiently prepared
Use of incompatible material
Flash-off and drying times too short
Condensation or moisture on substrate due to
temperature changes
Prevention:
Zinc-rapid-stopper suitable for all substrates
Keep to the mixing ratio
Ensure hardener is thoroughly mixed
Remedy:
Use only zinc-rapid-stopper on galvanized
coated bodies
Repair and repaint
Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
Temperature of paint, substrate or booth too
low
Incorrect choice of hardener and thinners
Prevention:
Ensure that spray gun is in good working order
Warm object and material up to room
temperature of 20ºC/68ºF
Use correct combination of hardener and
thinners
Remedy:
Sand and polish
Sand and repaint
Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
Substrate not sufficiently prepared
Use of incompatible material
Flash-off and drying times too short
Condensation or moisture on substrate due to
temperature changes
Prevention:
Clean and degrease properly
Temper parts before priming
Ensure solvents evaporated
Use of suitable adhesion primer
Remedy:
Remove damaged finish and repaint
Steam clean, sand, reclean and repaint
Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
Substrate not sufficiently prepared
Use of incompatible material
Flash-off and drying times too short
Condensation or moisture on substrate due to
temperature changes
Prevention:
Solvent test to identify soft substrates
Only apply stopper to bare metal areas
Ensure preparatory materials is dried properly
Do not sand too coarsely
Remedy:
Thoroughly dry repair-area, sand panel and
isolate if necessary
Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
Substrate not sufficiently prepared
Use of incompatible material
Flash-off and drying times too short
Condensation or moisture on substrate due to
temperature changes
Prevention:
Thoroughly mix Polyesters
Remove film completely
Use Polyester Spray Filler
Remedy:
Remove damaged finish
Sand and apply Polyester Spray Filler
Prime and repaint
Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
Substrate not sufficiently prepared
Use of incompatible material
Flash-off and drying times too short
Condensation or moisture on substrate due to
temperature changes
Prevention:
Dispensing machine
Check quantity of added hardener, mix by
weight
Use recommended amount of hardener
Mix thoroughly
Remedy:
Sand, isolate with Polyester Spray Filler
prime and repaint
Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
Substrate not sufficiently prepared
Use of incompatible material
Flash-off and drying times too short
Condensation or moisture on substrate due to
temperature changes
Prevention:
Apply normal spray coats followed by a mist
coat straight after the last spray coat
Use manufacturer's thinners
Ensure sufficient flash-off
Remedy:
After through-dried sand surface and repaint
Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
Very hard water
Top coat not sufficiently cured
Excessive film thickness, drying time too
short
Oil due to moisture contamination
Use of unsuitable thinner
Prevention:
Follow application recommendations on
technical data sheets
Remedy:
Remove marks by polishing
Sand, isolate and repaint
Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
Residue of sanding water in corners, edges,
rebates and below decorative strips
Contaminated air supply
Insufficient isolation of Polyesters
Too high air humidity
Prevention:
Always remove exterior trim
Blow and dry carefully with air
Check air supply equipment regularly
Remedy:
Remove all contaminated finish and repaint
Or call Polimar at 06-5334139
