Chris, I don't have any 895, but I do have SPI retarder. Will the retarder suffice ?Higher the humidity in combination with temperature also increases the need for a slower reducer. Example 85 degrees, low humidity, 885 would work well. 85 degrees, high humidity, 895 would be a good choice. Around here (southern VA) anytime it's over 85 I usually will use 895 and the slowest activator available.
85 degrees sure sounds good right now. Daytime temps here are in the high 90s and low 100s ugh!Higher the humidity in combination with temperature also increases the need for a slower reducer. Example 85 degrees, low humidity, 885 would work well. 85 degrees, high humidity, 895 would be a good choice. Around here (southern VA) anytime it's over 85 I usually will use 895 and the slowest activator available.
I have never used reducer with universal. Since I am a hobbyist, I can be very patient and wait for low humidity weather in the 70s.So do you guys always use reducer with universal?
Are you shooting Universal? If so no need for reducer. If you use retarder follow instructions on the can.Chris, I don't have any 895, but I do have SPI retarder. Will the retarder suffice ?
I have never reduced universal either. I have a trunk lid I need to clear now. It’s 93 degrees and I only have slow activator. My garage doesn’t have AC. Should I wait until early morning around daylight and go for it? That was my plan this morning until I saw it was still 97% humidity.I have never used reducer in universal clear, That would take the solids content lower. If you want to spray reduced clear just stick with Euro it is what I use 95% of the time.
Doing smaller areas, (like a trunk lid), you can get away with a little faster reducer and hardener than ideal, especially if you are going to buff.I’ve got the deck lid painted. Was hoping to clear in the morning. Will be 73 degrees but high humidity. It will be cut and buffed. Would you clear it in the morning or wait until Monday which is the earliest I could get some retarder and very slow activator?
Chris, do you wait longer than the 30 minutes between coats when using retarder?Universal in hot weather (90+) I would advise using 2-4 ounces of retarder per 32 ounces of RTS (ready to spray) clear. Do this in all your coats not just the last.