Practical answers for better paint results

Looking for a solution to a specific painting or coating problem? The PMcolours Technical Knowledge Base provides practical answers to common questions about special effect paints, primers, clear coats, application techniques and troubleshooting. All articles are based on real-world experience from our customers and professional painters.

Knowledge Articles

Can I Apply Candy Paint Over a Black Base?

How Many Coats of Candy Paint Should I Apply?

Why Is My Candy Paint Too Dark?

Why Is My Candy Paint Patchy or Streaky?

Why Does My Flip-Flop Paint Not Show a Colour Shift?

How Many Coats of Chameleon / Flip-Flop Paint Should I Apply?

Why Is Ghost Pearl Barely Visible?

Why Does Pearl Paint Not Look Like the Photo?

How Long Should I Wait Before Applying Clear Coat?

What Is the Ideal Temperature for Painting?

Can I Paint Outdoors or in a Garage?

Why Are There Dust Particles, Dirt or Fibres in the Paint?

Why Does the Spray Can Spit, Drip or Spray Unevenly?

What Should I Use to Degrease the Surface Before Painting?

What Sandpaper Grit Should I Use Before Painting?

How to Check the Surface Before Painting to Avoid Visible Sanding Marks and Repair Outlines?

Can I Apply Paint Directly to Metal?

Can I Paint Plastic Without Plastic Primer?

Can I Paint Over Old Paint?

Why Is Paint Peeling or Not Sticking to the Surface?

Why Is the Clear Coat Rough or Matte After Spraying?

Why Does Paint Have an Orange Peel Texture?

Why Does Clear Coat Turn Milky or Cloudy?

Why Do Craters, Fish Eyes or Bubbles Appear in Paint?

Why Does Paint Stay Soft or Sticky?

Why Does Paint Run?

Why Does Paint Wrinkle, Lift or Pull Away from the Surface?

Can I Apply Effect Paint Directly Over Filler Primer?

Can I Sand the Base Coat?

Can I Repair Only Part of a Panel with Effect Paint?

Which Clear Coat Should I Choose: 1K or 2K?

Can I Use 1K Clear Coat Over Chameleon Paint?

How Long Does Paint Need to Cure?

Which Clear Coat Is Resistant to Fuel?

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