A Guide to Problem Solving - The Application of Interior Wood Coatings Home/Group/English/PRODUCTS/Problem Solving Guide Thickening Deterioration of the coating by the partial or complete changing of the medium into a gel like condition (also called bodying). Cause Preventative Action Most products will thicken to some extent based on reactivity, age, storage conditions etc. Practice stock rotation ensuring to use the oldest product first. Cold storage conditions. Product storage in cold conditions will result in thicker paint consistency. Warm spray booth and drying rooms to at least 10ºC ambient temperature with humidity conditions at least 70%. Warm Mirotone coatings to the atmospheric conditions as in the spray booth by partially immersing the can in warm water. Loosen lid on can to allow for expansion. Back to Problem Solving Guide Disclaimer: The recommendations above are based on data from Mirotone’s own research and information from others whose work we believe to be reliable. Due to possible differences in actual application methods and conditions, users must satisfy themselves that the end result meets their requirements.