Let us help you add value to your products with SOLAR REFLECTIVE WATER BASED COATING SYSTEMS |
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Let us help you add value to your products with SOLAR REFLECTIVE WATER BASED COATING SYSTEMS |
Let us help you add value to your products with SOLAR REFLECTIVE WATER BASED COATING SYSTEMS |
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Let us help you add value to your products with SOLAR REFLECTIVE WATER BASED COATING SYSTEMS |
Troubleshooting
If you don't converge on a solution to your problems quickly,
please contact AquaSurTech OEM immediately.
Coatings Application Troubleshooting Guide
Problem | Possible Cause | Solutions |
Product
separating (Large areas of the product separating upon application) |
Product too thin | > Apply thinner
coats Review instructions on adjusting viscosity |
Pot pressure too low | > Increase pressure,
12 PSI recommended |
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Gun pressure too low | > Increase pressure, 40 to 47 PSI active recommended | |
Orange
peel effect (Finish has a dimpled appearance, similar to the texture of an orange peel) |
Too much product | > Lower product output adjustment on gun |
No atomization | > Increase air pressure to gun | |
Product too thick | > Adjust viscosity level as per instructions | |
Dry
fume (Finish dull and rough, dry paint particles on surface) |
Too much air at nozzle | > Decrease air pressure to gun and /or spray closer to surface |
Not enough product | > Increase product output adjustment on gun | |
Fish
eyes (Small round depressions in the paint film, which normally appear as soon as product is applied) |
Oil or grease, or silicon on surface | > Clean surface thoroughly with lacquer thinner or alcohol, reapply cleaning solution as per instructions |
Oil or water in air line | > Drain compressor
and lines. > Drain & inspect all filters and separators. > Switch air lines > Clean pressure pot with lacquer and subsequently run lacquer thinner throughout spray equipment, including gun, then run cold water through equipment to rinse |
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Contaminated rags | > Use only clean
rags per job > Do not leave rags exposed to other contaminants |
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Contaminated cleaning solution | > Keep caps or
lids on cleaning solution containers. > If contaminated, discard solution and container appropriately. > Prepare a new batch of cleaning solution |
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Silicone Contamination | > Clean pieces with solvent | |
Bad spray pattern | Air cap blocked | > Clean air cap thoroughly |
Nozzle blocked | > Clean nozzle thoroughly | |
Damaged fluid needle | > Replace fluid needle | |
Blistering/Peeling | Wrong cleaner used | > Apply appropriate cleaning solution |
Surface
Temp too Low Surface Contamination on Part Incompatibility between surface material and coating |
> Increase surface
or curing temperature. > Clean Surface with Acetone or Scuff Surface > Primer may be required (call AquaSurTech) |
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Heavy middle pattern | Atomizing air too low | > Increase air pressure to gun |
Air cap holes blocked | > Clean air cap thoroughly | |
Intermittent/Pulsating spray |
Worn packing | > *Replace packing |
Air stuffing box nut too tight | > *Loosen air stuffing box nut | |
Loose nozzle | > *Tighten nozzle | |
Out of product | > Add product | |
Insufficient fluid flow | Blocked fluid nozzle | > Clean nozzle thoroughly |
Loss of air pressure | > Check air source/hose connections | |
Blocked air pressure | > Clean air passage with brush | |
Coarse/Lumpy finish | Dirt or dust on surface | > Tack wipe surface |
Product contains particles | > Strain product before use | |
Runs/Sags | Product too thin | > Apply thinner
coats > Review instructions on adjusting viscosity |
Passes too slow | > Speed up at 4-6 " distance | |
Surface too cold | > Increase surface temperature | |
Too much product | > Lower product output adjustment on gun | |
Paint Leak | Needle damaged | > *Replace fluid nozzle |
Loose nozzle/Packing set | > *Tighten nozzle and packing set | |
Needle not closing | > *Replace valve spring | |
Pin Holes | Trapped Air | > Stir coating , never shake it. > Don't force dry too quickly, air needs to release before oven or IR exposure |
* Consult your spray equipment manufacturer's
operators manual for more detailed information. |