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Most likely cause is wrong reducer for the temperature. If you use a fast drying reducer in warm/hot weather, the paint will dry before it has a chance to level out. There are 3 basic kinds of reducer for enamels, Cold, Mid temp, and hot weather. You don't mention what type paint you are using, so, I am pretty much guessing what it is. However, this rule holds true for most all kinds of paint used today, base/clear, acrylic enamel, and single stage urethane. Air pressure and paint gun adjustment also plays a role, but reducer is my guess.

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Several factors can contribute. If it is hot and dry when painting, the paint may dry too fast to even out. If the surface temperature of what is being painted is too high, some thing. Too close when spraying. Too thick a coat of paint.

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