Powder Coating Craters & Fisheyes: Causes and Fixes | Powder-X
Why does powder coating develop craters and fisheyes? Learn how contamination, silicone, compressed air and outgassing cause defects—and how to fix them.

Why does powder coating develop craters and fisheyes? Learn how contamination, silicone, compressed air and outgassing cause defects—and how to fix them.

What happens when powder coating is too thick or too thin? Learn how film thickness affects appearance, corrosion protection, and durability.

Can you over-cure powder coating? Learn how excessive heat affects color, gloss and durability, plus how to prevent curing problems in the oven

Is your powder coating gun sputtering, clogging or losing powder flow? Discover seven common causes and how to restore consistent powder delivery.

Why do metallic powder-coated parts look different? Learn how gun settings, grounding, film thickness and powder reclaim affect color consistency

Why does powder coating have tiny bumps? Learn how dirt, contamination, moisture, outgassing and application problems cause finish defects—and how to fix them.
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