exceeding recoat window

[old soul]

I will be exceeding the 24 hour recoat window for intercoat clear on a two-tone job I am doing. Would a light scuff with a gray Scotch-brite be sufficient for adhesion or do I need another plan? Thanks

 

[Jim C]

how far out do you plan on recoating?

 

[old soul]

It will probably be about 1 1/2 days, or say 40-45 hours from intercoat to first coat of clear. I'm slow.

 

[Jim C]

Just clear it you will be fine

 

[old soul]

Thanks Jim C. I appreciate the reply.

 

[form406]

barrys paint seems to have a longer recoat window. what the longest you would wait to clear?

 

[Barry]

Like Jim pointed out no problem.

Yes even if you have doubts the gray scuff pad is fine.


Intercoat open time should be many weeks in a controlled sstting but here again only takes a second to hit with a scuff pad.

 

[mturner262]

Intercoat open time should be many weeks in a controlled sstting but here again only takes a second to hit with a scuff pad.

Is this with activated Intercoat?

 

[Jim C]

there are alot of variables with this like amt of activator you are adding. if i apply intercoat and plan on putting anything on it i do always scuff with a scotchbrite. as barry said, only takes a second and while base might stick to it without the scuffing, the adhesion is only better if you do it.

 

[Senile Old Fart]

Like Jim pointed out no problem.

Yes even if you have doubts the gray scuff pad is fine.


Intercoat open time should be many weeks in a controlled sstting but here again only takes a second to hit with a scuff pad.

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