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What`s a good rule of thumb for dry times between coats of Nitro?
James

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James W Bolan
Nashville Tennessee

There are heaps of factors that will affect this. How much you've thinned the product, the temperature and humidity. Air flow, Speed of the solvent and spray technique. I live in the tropics with high humidity and temperatures in the high 20's to mid 30's C. I spray out doors with good air flow. I use slow thinners and thin product to a 50 / 50 mix. I've also been a professional spray painter for 30 years, so my technique is better than most. I let each coat flash off for minimum 1/2 hour before applying the next one. If it ends up being longer it really doesn't matter. I also let the instrument hang in a very well ventilated area for 1 week before sanding back and applying my second set of coats. At least one more week of drying before rubbing back and buffing.

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Allen R. McFarlen
Barron River Guitars & Ukuleles
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