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lyrikz
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 Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:05 pm Post subject: Epoxy paint is not drying? |
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Omni epoxy paint. Correct mixing ratios, letting it sit the correct amount of time. I come back 24 hours later and you can still stick a finger nail in it.. Do i just need to give it some more time? It was only 60 degrees or so outside.
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Matt K.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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60 degrees is very cool for a catalyzed product to be completely "Hardened" overnight.....it may take a little longer depending on your "Flash Times" between coats.....the amount of material put on in a single coat Etc.......if you are going to have some sun in the next few days try letting it have some and see if that helps cure it up.
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UreKem Paints
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Epoxy cure slows exponentially as the temp decreases. It may just need a little more time. Was it very humid or raining? Some epoxys are subject to amine blush in the presence of moisture which slows the cure a lot.
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lyrikz
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| Epoxy cure slows exponentially as the temp decreases. It may just need a little more time. Was it very humid or raining? Some epoxys are subject to amine blush in the presence of moisture which slows the cure a lot. |
Ok, makes sense. Last few times i used it was in summer. 80 degrees and dry...
It was i believe 60 when i painted... and i put it on a bit thick...
I do have a pic i will send your guys way here in a bit.
Now, im a novice at body work, i have done a few cars, i had zero faith i was going to get this hood straight. It looked like someone took a hammer to the whole thing. I got most of the metal as straight as possible, then put some filler and it looks good. i still have a few hours left on this piece though. its coming along nicely.
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