spray dry time

Well,i guess i depends on what kind and brand oaint you use..... I've been usig Model master, and Colors by Boyd...... I usually wait about an hour or so, so far i havn't had much problems...........

hope this helps.......

scott05,

I have never used "oaint" before :] ...

When I shoot out of a can I place the painted object in front of a de-humidifier and wait about 1-2 hours depending on paint and how thick the coat. You could use a fan as well. All this does is speed up drying time. Some ppl I know say that they cure it under their work lamp. None of this is needed...only helps.

My rule of thumb is if the paint is tacky I wait. If it is smooth then I paint.

dss902

Thanks for the replies guys. I am using Boyd paint right now myself. I've actually heard that a little stickyness was when a second coat should go on. Of course, every time I've tried this I get the typical array of screw ups. I'll just go with the "spray when dry" rule.

Scott-Flat, or matte, paint dries much faster than gloss paints. I don't like gloss in a can and spray flat with a gloss clear coat. Definately wait until dry, use a tack rag between coats. For better spray patterns heat your spray can in very warm water before use-raises internal pressure.

HEY,
It usually depends on what i am painting. If it is just a small peice or a not very noticable peice i leave it for about an hour, but is is something as predious as a car body, i allow the thicker coats to dry over night, while i let the "mist" coats at the beginning to dry for about an hour.

Randy

what ever the box says double it.....if it is less than an hour someone is lying......
even supposedly 5 min drying acrylics have reacted badly with the fresh coating after 30 min waiting.