Matting/gloss

Cause

• Film thickness or air humidity too high

• Substrate too sensitive to solvents

• Incorrect mixing or contaminated hardener

• Use of unsuitable thinner

• Insufficient airflow in oven

• Interrupted baking

• Clearcoat applied too fast

• Incorrect polish applied too soon after drying

Prevention

• Follow application recommendations on technical data sheets

• Close hardener cans firmly after use

• Ensure sufficient airflow in oven during drying cycle

• Don’t interrupt baking cycle

Remedy

• Sand and polish

• Sand and repaint