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finishing Question
Posted by: MOSES SOTO (---.dyn.grandenetworks.net)
Date: February 20, 2010 11:48PM

I just finished putting on my first coat of high build and it is not drying i mixed 3cc and 3cc its been on the dryer for 4 hours and still not dry

please help

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Re: finishing Question
Posted by: Steve Johnson (---.midsouth.biz.rr.com)
Date: February 21, 2010 12:14AM

What brand of finish?

What's the temperature in the room?

With most finishes it's completely normal to still be tacky after 4 hours. Give it time and keep the temp above 70 degrees or so.

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Re: finishing Question
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: February 21, 2010 06:04AM

Right. Assuming you're working at 70F or just a bit higher, most will take at least 24 hours to set completely tack free (yet will still be a tad soft).

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Re: finishing Question
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: February 21, 2010 09:37AM

Moses,
I expect that time will take care of your problem.
i.e. let it set up for 24 hours and it will likely set up.

However, if you find that it doesn't set up - I have to ask the question.
For what length of time did you mix the finish? For folks who are just starting; it is a common problem to not mix the finish for a long enough period of time. If you find that the first finish is not hard after 48 hours, you can apply a 2nd coat of finish that has been well mixed. The next time, be sure to mix for at least 120 seconds or two minutes.

Good luck
Roger

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Re: finishing Question
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: February 21, 2010 02:17PM

One thought, You said you used equal amounts of finish. Two thing can happen if the hardener is out of proportion. Too much hardener the stuff well never cure. Less hardener hardener and the set up time is faster. I never use the mixing container to hold the finish. I always place it on foil. As Roger mentioned mixing is critical, I always have music on in my shop, the average song is about 3 min. So when the song is up, the finish is mixed, I also reverse my mixing about 1/2 way threw. I just do it no reason for it

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: finishing Question
Posted by: MOSES SOTO (---.dyn.grandenetworks.net)
Date: February 21, 2010 06:24PM

THANKS TO ALL THAT RESPONDED WITH HELP IT FINALLY HARDENED

THANK YOU

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Re: finishing Question
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 22, 2010 06:33AM

have Patience Grasshopper

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: finishing Question
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: February 22, 2010 05:55PM

You are also a Philosopher Bill? What a amazing terate. Or you are remenising a acheint old TV show with David C from late 60's or early 70's. You know Kung Fuu also. Do not know King Fuu, but I know chair or stool LOL

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: finishing Question
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 23, 2010 04:56PM

hay Bob

The 60's and 70's were berry berry good to me LOL

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: finishing Question
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: February 24, 2010 04:14AM

Bill Back then Berry Berry Port and lemon juice was the drink of the day along with a Harvey Wall Banger
Good Wraps bob

Good Wraps Bob

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