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Dust Contamination

* An example of this type of paint challenge, but not necessarily the only representation.
PAINT ISSUE:
dust in paint after spraying -OR- how to remove dirt from car paint -OR- nibs in car paint job
PREVENTION:
- Clean and maintain spray equipment.
- Clean spray booth and panels, use tack cloths, wear clean coveralls, wet the booth floor to keep dust down.
- Install proper air filters.
- Keep vehicle in clean environment until finish is dust-free.
- Maintain a clean working area.
- Repair/replace defective air lines.
- Thoroughly blow off around windows, doors, jambs, etc.
- Use quality masking materials.
- Wear lint-free paint suit.
TO REPAIR:
- For dust encapsulated during drying, sanding and polishing usually removes it unless it's solvent pop (pinholes remain after sanding).
- Severe: sand and respray.
- Wet sand with fine paper to remove nibs, then buff/polish.

