What does fisheye refer to in paint defects?

What does fisheye refer to in paint defects?

• A. Small craters in paint caused by contamination
• B. A type of orange peel texture
• C. A uniform, wrinkle-free finish
• D. A glossy, smooth application

Answer: (A)

Fisheye describes small crater‑like pits in the paint that form when the surface isn’t wetted properly due to contamination. If a contaminant such as silicone, oil, wax, or residue remains on the substrate, the paint film cannot flow evenly and pulls away around the spot, creating round holes. You’ll often see a circular crater with a clear center where the film didn’t adhere. The fix is to ensure a completely clean, contaminant‑free surface before painting—degrea se the area, remove wax or silicone residues, use silicone‑free cleaners, and wipe with a tack cloth to verify it’s clean and dry. Orange peel, by contrast, is a textured surface like an orange rind, not holes. A uniform, wrinkle‑free finish and a glossy, smooth application describe an ideal result or an absence of defects, not fisheye.

Fisheye describes small crater‑like pits in the paint that form when the surface isn’t wetted properly due to contamination. If a contaminant such as silicone, oil, wax, or residue remains on the substrate, the paint film cannot flow evenly and pulls away around the spot, creating round holes. You’ll often see a circular crater with a clear center where the film didn’t adhere. The fix is to ensure a completely clean, contaminant‑free surface before painting—degrea se the area, remove wax or silicone residues, use silicone‑free cleaners, and wipe with a tack cloth to verify it’s clean and dry.

Orange peel, by contrast, is a textured surface like an orange rind, not holes. A uniform, wrinkle‑free finish and a glossy, smooth application describe an ideal result or an absence of defects, not fisheye.