Fisheyes Updated August 25, 2021 18:35 Fisheyes Small circular, crater-like openings that appear during or shortly after the application. POSSIBLE CAUSE Painting over surfaces contaminated with oil, wax, silicone, grease, moisture, etc. Use of thinner/reducer in place of a solvent cleaner. Spraying over previously repaired areas containing "fisheye eliminator" additive. SOLUTION Remove wet paint film with solvent, clean and refinish. If using a sprayer, add the recommended fisheye eliminator and respray the affected area. If fisheyes appear in a basecoat, allow the color to flash then spray a mist coat over affected area. Do not use fisheye eliminator in undercoats or basecoat color. If the paint has dried, sand to a smooth finish below the fisheye cratering and refinish. Thoroughly clean the surface to be painted with detergent and water, followed by the recommended solvent cleaner. Wipe dry with clean rags. Install an air filtering system that removes and prevents oil and moisture contamination for spray equipment. Maintain air supply by draining, cleaning and changing filter(s) on a routine basis. PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED Properly prepare and clean surfaces prior to application with the recommended Krud Kutter or Mean Green cleaners or a solvent wipe and allow to dry fully before coating. Krud Kutter Original Mean Green Super Strength If fisheyes occur, sand down and clean void with cleaner or solvent to remove contaminant and allow to dry before recoating with the same product. Save Assign Publication status Published 13 days ago Article placement General Paint Issues - Remedies Tips and Troubleshooting Visible to Everyone Article settings Was this article helpful? 0 out of 0 found this helpful