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Old 08-21-2009, 02:21 PM
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Default Re: Paint question.

Could be due to something called 'solvent pop' , it can happen when you lay the paint on very heavy and/or the ambient temperature is too high at the time of spraying or not enough flash time between coats.
The paint skins over before all the thinners/reducer has had a chance to evaporate it then tries to push it's way through the skin causing small bubbles or pinholes to appear. Do the blems your getting look like this ? , fish eye looks like tiny craters and is usually caused by silicone contamination on the underlying surface .

As Jason says your remedial plan sounds good and you probably won't need to apply any more clear coat , make sure it's fully cured though before you wet sand.
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Old 08-21-2009, 04:53 PM
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Very likley "Solvent Popping"

read this old thread.

http://autobodystore.com/forum/showt...olvent+popping

http://autobodystore.com/forum/showt...ight=pin+holes
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Old 08-21-2009, 04:59 PM
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Default Re: Paint question.

I had the same problem so I sanded the entire door with 600 wet paper and let it offgas for a week. I went over the area with 600 after a week lightly and sprayed the door again with no problem. I have heard of the problem also when things are painted in humid weather.
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