Paint curing time?

[frankyknuckles]

I've painted the 7 grill black and the number 7 Orange. I used the pot of Orange paint that came with the car.

I sprayed the grill black which cured in a bout 2 hours, but the Orange paint is still tacky (will leave fingerprint marks) after 36 hours !!!!! 12 of those in the airing cupboard !

 

I did apply alot of the Orange paint in 2 coats and the results do look quite good with the Orange paint self leveling on the metal, but how long should this paint take to dry? I am presuming it's the original paint that was used on the car, are these paints usually baked after application or is it beacuse I have put a very thick coat of paint on?

 

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[F355GTS]

Dave

 

I suspect it's a 'two pack' paint that may need a hardener to set effectively, you could try warming it with a hairdryer to see if it will set

 

Mark

 

Edited by - F355GTS on 27 Jun 2004 15:26:03

[frankyknuckles]

yeah maybe, but why supply it as a touch up paint if it is?

 

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[Frying Pan]

why supply it as a touch up paint

'cos it's the remains of the paint TSK used to spray it in the first place 😬

 

As Mark wrote, probably a two pack paint. It will dry, but a bit of heat will help. Will it fit in the oven? (when she's not looking of course )

 

Guy

 

See some pictures of the build here. First 2000 miles completed!

[Frying Pan]

Forgot to say, Caterham did mine for me...

 

See some pictures of the build here. First 2000 miles completed!

[frankyknuckles]

Guy - funny you should say that, it's going in the oven tonight on about 100 degF for an hour or so 😬

 

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