Mr. Surfacer Question: Cure time?

justcrash · Post by **justcrash** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:40 am

How long does Mr. Surfacer need to set up? In other words, how long do I need to wait to add my primer coat (I am using the 500 for some gap filing). Also, do I just smooth it over with water and a brush?

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:32 am

You'll need to use laquer thinner to smooth it.

Set up time for the 500 is a bit longer than the other primers due to it's thickness. For a big glop it takes a few hours. The thinner the coat the faster it'll dry.

justcrash · Post by **justcrash** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:51 am

Kylwellâ„¢ wrote:You'll need to use laquer thinner to smooth it.

Set up time for the 500 is a bit longer than the other primers due to it's thickness. For a big glop it takes a few hours. The thinner the coat the faster it'll dry.

Interesting. How will I know when I can procede?

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:56 am

Well, you can just wait overnight to make sure (I've had to do this when I glopped on too much) or gently press with a fingernail or something to see if it leaves a mark. Mr Surfacer is pretty hard when fully cured so if you can dent it, it's not done yet.

justcrash · Post by **justcrash** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:04 am

Kylwellâ„¢ wrote:Well, you can just wait overnight to make sure (I've had to do this when I glopped on too much) or gently press with a fingernail or something to see if it leaves a mark. Mr Surfacer is pretty hard when fully cured so if you can dent it, it's not done yet.

Makes sense! Thank you!