Industrial Painter how-to
How to Fix Runs and Sags
Runs mean too much paint.
Quick answer
Runs mean too much paint. In short: check; check; reduce, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Check viscosity.
Check gun distance.
Reduce film per pass.
Speed up.
Sand defects.
Recoat.
Safety reminders for industrial painters
- Wear respirators
- Use booths
- Ground equipment
- Store solvents safely
Key terms
Mil · DFT · Powder coating · Cure · Pretreatment · Masking: see the full industrial painter glossary.