Bricklayer Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I am using Createx and ComArt paint. Definitely new to this so how long do I need to wait to let color coat dry before I topcoat with clear finish with epoxy? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Hi bricklayer, cant advise on com-art. In my experience With createx it depends on how many or how heavy the coats , a few light coats of transparents can be heat set/dried with hair dryer or heat gun and epoxied an hour later, whereas heavy or multiple coats of opaque take longer. I use a hairdryer on hottest setting for each coat to set regardless, be careful if you try this -it easy to burn or blister any undercoating. Ideally I heat set/dry and leave 24 hrs before epoxy, this works for me...glider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I agree with Gliders. I hurried through some work twice and had an issue, cracking. If I waited overnight to the next evening....no problems. Dale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) It can be tempting dale , with e-tex you end up with horrendous fish eye if paints not cured . Then you get to regret and possibly stamp you're feet(or much worse) ,swear to never do it again- till the next time !...glider Edited August 6, 2017 by gliders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
