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Curing time question
Posted by:
Matt Carroll
(---.amgen.com)
Date: December 16, 2010 07:46PM
How long do you wait in between coats of finish. I'm looking to do 2 thin coats and was wondering how long to wait in between ie 24, 48 hours. I'm using AFTCO finish.
Also how long should the finish cure before the rod is used for fishing. Thanks, Matt Re: Curing time question
Posted by:
Jeff Davis
(---.jax.bellsouth.net)
Date: December 16, 2010 09:35PM
I normally wait until the finish is no longer tacky, 6-10 hours, depending on the environment, then do another coat if desired. I have read that you shouldn't wait more than 24 hours if you intend to use another coat. I never do and it's always worked for me. If you have to wait more than 24 hours, you'll have to scuff & clean the finish before the next coat, this is to make sure the different coats bond.
Just what I've learned on here and works for me... :) Jeff Re: Curing time question
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 17, 2010 07:49AM
At room termperature, your window for recoating is from a few hours to 3 days. Anything done within that time requires no additional surface prep.
You can apply another coat as soon as the first is not so tacky that you disturb it with the recoat. ...................... Re: Curing time question
Posted by:
Matt Carroll
(---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: December 17, 2010 10:43AM
How long should I wait to actually use the rod?
Thanks Re: Curing time question
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 17, 2010 11:14AM
If you've kept it in a warm place, room temperature, you can fish it in about 3 days.
................. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/17/2010 11:39AM by Tom Kirkman. Re: Curing time question
Posted by:
Matt Carroll
(---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: December 17, 2010 11:38AM
Thank you. Re: Curing time question
Posted by:
Christopher Tan
(---.singnet.com.sg)
Date: December 18, 2010 09:19AM
my temp is about 28-32 celcius, and i managed to recoat at around 3 hours with no ill effects. - Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day.. Teach a man to fish, he'll be broke! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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