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Fixing crater problem in paint due to defoamer

March 3, 2008

Dear
we found whenever add exta defoamer, paint will face crator problems; so what we should do to re-condition it.

Aphichartd Dankul
production specialist in paint factory - Thailand

March 14, 2008

The defoamer you are using is probably a silicone based product. Minute particles of silicone will float a very long way in the air and contaminate paint, the metal to be coated, air-lines etc. Try another type of defoamer, oil based or ask your supplier to give you a less aggressive silicone based product.

Terry Hickling
Martex Paints Ltd

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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