Dry time between last color coat and first clear coat

HaNoi Steve

New member
I see recommendations of 30 - 90 minutes between the last color coat and first clear coat.

I didn't have the clear coat around so a week has gone by.

Can I just start spraying the clear coat or do I have to do anything else.
 

chopolds

Member
No, you cannot just spray over the paint. You'll have to completely sand it, clean it, and shoot another coat or 2 of color, THEN put the clear on it, within the specified time window that the paint manufacturer recommends.
 

TAZ

Administrator
Staff member
Chopolds is correct. Though you 'could' spray over your base after a week, you'll most likley have problems with the clearcoat peeling off.
You'll need to scuff, re-shoot and clear.
 
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