ApplicationQuestion 56 of 100
What causes 'orange peel' texture in a sprayed finish?
a.Perfect atomization
b.Applying too many thin coats
c.Poor atomization or improper technique so the paint does not flow out smooth, leaving a dimpled texture
d.Using the correct thinner
Explanation
Orange peel is a bumpy, citrus-skin texture caused by insufficient atomization, wrong tip size, incorrect pressure, holding the gun too far away, or paint too thick. Correcting pressure, tip, thinning, and distance produces a smoother lay-down. Severe orange peel is sanded and resprayed.
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