Orange peel
A pebbled texture rather than a smooth film.
Paint failure detective
What went wrong with my paint?
Choose what you’re seeing and we’ll help you understand possible causes, useful questions and safer next steps. A symptom description is not a diagnosis.
Try “orange peel”, “rust”, “mismatch” or “blistering”.
Fish eyes
Small round craters where coating pulls away.
Runs / sags
Curtains or heavy wet areas move downward.
Dry spray
A dusty, rough surface with insufficient flow.
Solvent pop
Pinholes or bubbles appear as solvent escapes.
Blistering
Raised bubbles form beneath or within the coating.
Peeling
Cured coating separates in sheets or at edges.
Poor adhesion
Coating lifts, scratches or releases too easily.
Cloudy clear
Clear appears hazy, milky or less transparent than expected.
Dull finish
The cured surface lacks expected gloss or depth.
Pinholes
Tiny holes or voids show in the film or repair.
Cracking
Lines, splits or a network develops in the coating.
Wrinkling
The film forms ridges or shrivels while drying.
Mottling
Uneven light and dark areas, often in metallic or pearl color.
Tiger striping
Distinct bands follow the spray passes.
Metallic mismatch
Metallic color differs from the adjacent panel or angle.
Pearl mismatch
Pearl depth or color shift differs from the surrounding finish.
Color mismatch
New color reads differently despite a matching name or code.
Bleeding
Underlying color or stain migrates through the new coat.
Rust returning
Orange or brown corrosion reappears through or around repair.
Primer lifting
Primer separates, softens or releases from the substrate or next layer.
Architectural paint peeling
Wall or building coating detaches in flakes or sheets.
Roller marks
Visible roller texture, edges or lap marks remain.
Flashing
Patched or repaired areas appear different in sheen or color.
Poor coverage
Underlying color or substrate remains visible after coating.
Unknown problem
The symptom does not fit a familiar description.
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