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Mottling

Phenomenon

Spotted or striped appearance in a metallic color.

Cause
A. Using the metallic paint with slow thinner or applying it too thick.
B. Unskilled application technique of worker.
C. Applying clearcoat too thin or too quickly after metallic color coating.

Repair
A. Clear the basecoat applied part and apply higher pressure mist coat.
B. Sand the dried basecoat film and refinish it.

Prevention
A. Do not apply excessively thick.
B. Follow the standard ratio of thinner.
C. Improve the application skill.