How long does it take for a coat to dry before putting on a second coat? The instructions on the can do not say how long to wait, but the 3M website says that it "should dry within 24 hours." 24 hours seems like way too long to wait between coats. How long does it take for a coat to dry before putting on a second coat? The instructions on the can do not say how long to wait, but the 3M website says that it "should dry within 24... » Read More How long does it take for a coat to dry before putting on a second coat? The instructions on the can do not say how long to wait, but the 3M website says that it "should dry within 24 hours." 24 hours seems like way too long to wait between coats. « Show Less
2087974
It will dry within 24 hrs. I am not satisfied with the results of this product actually. Very mediocre protection. Good luck!
2087975
I didn't wait 24 hours. I think i waited an hour it depends on where you are, I just waited until it was dry to the touch. It has worked out fine for me.
442170
I'm not a great expert but the instructions on the base coat bottle says to cure one minute, polish (twice) for one minute each and 2 minutes for the top coat. Other instructions I have seen suggest only 30 seconds for each stage. I have a large clock with a second hand on it nearby, set the light for several minutes and then just pull my hands out when the time is done. It is hard to get it exact. I noticed in the salons they don't seem to keep exact time either! My biggest problem is keeping the stuff off the edge of my nails and getting it on my fingers when applying to the nails. It doesn't take much to make it look really messy. I'm not a great expert but the instructions on the base coat bottle says to cure one minute, polish (twice) for one minute each and 2 minutes for the top coat. Other instructions I have seen suggest only 30 seconds for each stage. I have a large clock with a second hand on it nearby, set the light for several minutes and then just pull my hands out when the time is done. It is hard to get it exact. I noticed in the salons they don't seem to keep exact time either! My biggest problem is keeping the stuff off the edge of my nails and getting it on my fingers when applying to the nails. It... » Read More I'm not a great expert but the instructions on the base coat bottle says to cure one minute, polish (twice) for one minute each and 2 minutes for the top coat. Other instructions I have seen suggest only 30 seconds for each stage. I have a large clock with a second hand on it nearby, set the light for several minutes and then just pull my hands out when the time is done. It is hard to get it exact. I noticed in the salons they don't seem to keep exact time either! My biggest problem is keeping the stuff off the edge of my nails and getting it on my fingers when applying to the nails. It doesn't take much to make it look really messy. « Show Less
710279
I would think so. The secret was to let each coat dry at least 12 or so hours so it is hard before you apply the next coat. I painted over wallpapered furniture and it has torn when scratched but I think that's because it is over paper.
362688
Drying time is relatively short. I'd say about an hour to an hour and a half. I usually put on 2 coats just to be sure--since it goes on clear, I wanted to make sure that I got the whole surface. It's really good stuff!!!!
723808
I am not a professional groomer so you might want to check with one. Yes, I am sure it would work and assume you line brush when you dry? How long is a question I would be hard pressed to answer. I would think at least 45 mins. Yes,methinks it would work well on a Corgie coat but, again, drying always works best if you line brush. Do you show dogs? If not, line brushing is basically starting at the rear of the dog, holding up the coat with a brush so you get the undercoat so you are going against the lay of the coat. Continue on up the back of the neck or at least to the base of the neck. Then use the dryer so it blows with the lay of the top coat and brush towards the tail until dry. Hope that makes sense. Again, these dryers are great when a dog is blowing coat. I would bath my dogs, put them on a grooming table outside and blow and brush away all the dead undercoat. If course, you should use a grooming arm on the dog or have a person there to hold the dog.
1584933
I don't have the can near to hand but ideally you're looking at 70F for 30 minutes to 24 hours for best results. I applied when the weather was roughly 60 nearly 80F during the day during early-mid September, I had a lot of trouble waiting for the coating to cure and if it got moist from the dew at night it took hours more into the next day to 'dry'. I also had trouble mixing the coating to a consistency of a true bedliner, it was much more... textured (lumpy mess) in my case. Lots of lumps no mater how long or well I mixed. I do not believe this was temperature related though.
585876
Temperature and humidity factor largely into how long it takes any paint to dry. This paint is oil based, so it does require much longer than average drying time, but under normal conditions, 5 days is bit excessive. If humidity and/or temp is a factor, that is most likely the cause. If whatever is being painted is in an area without ample air flow, that may be an issue as well. It does harden and becomes more durable eventually. In the heat of summer, I painted several coats on some metal shelves in my garage. I had to be patient. :)
1721062
It all depends on the temperature of the room you are working in and the surface area you are covering. I have found that 24 hours is typically enough time before applying a second coat. For a full cure time I usually wait 3 days.
1703826
Dries to walk on in 3 - 4 hours- depending on weather. We waited 4 days for furniture- no issues, but it was pretty hot - in the 90's. Second coat went on after the 3-4 hour wait. Hope that helps. Stuff is HARD to apply. We needed 3 colors to get one that would work. Rust Oleum was useless when asked for help. The stuff seems to work ok but it's also expensive. Billooltewah USA
2278522
I actually did 2 coats...but mine was just to cover a few spots of rust on the door...and be sure each coatis at least 24 hours dry because the first time the layers came off
938263
I'm on my 4th application (using 2 coats each time) and I'm about halfway through the bottle. So if you only do one coat, it could last around 12-16 applications I'd say.
907916
I applied it twice on the fly of my tent. Let dry the first coat for an hour or so and then apply it again.
485782
It all depends on how thick the application ends up. Thin paint-like coats only tend to last 6-15 seconds. Thick strings like letters or filling in cavities will last longer. 1-3 minutes. It shrinks alot while drying, too. So multiple applications may be necessary. No better or worse than other glo-crafts.
51113
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Generation-Tech-18-Ounce-Liquid/dp/B0002UQATS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top lasts 3-4 months, a bit longer if you do two coats the first time.
123751
It's dry to touch within 1-2 hrs but 4 hrs in between coats is recommended.
1150909
I put on one coat, I have a tan gazebo, I sprayed until it darkened to ensure that I coated it. Then it returned to a tan color when dry. It hasn't rained a lot this year, but it works well when it does. If you have problems just put on another coat I would say.
1703825
Depends on the conditions outside on a typical day you could second coat in 4 hours but leave it 24 hours to cure before you intend to use the deck for anything else...