PAINT ISSUE:

craters in clear coat -OR- fisheyes in car paint -OR- oil in airline causing paint defects

PREVENTION:

• Clean and degrease all surfaces thoroughly before painting.
• Don’t use silicone-based products near the paint area.
• Drain compressor and air lines regularly.
• Install an air filtering system to remove oil and moisture from supply.
• Install oil/water traps and air dryers on compressor lines.
• Maintain air supply by draining, cleaning, and changing filters regularly.
• Never use old hoses that have been used for mechanical work.
• Use fisheye eliminator additive only if the problem is persistent.

TO REPAIR:

• Add fisheye eliminator and respray if needed.
• Let the paint dry, sand out the craters, clean the area, and repaint.
• Remove wet paint with solvent and refinish if caught immediately.
• Sand out affected area, clean thoroughly, and refinish.
• Use fisheye eliminator additive as needed.