2nd coat timing

[Guest]

Hey guys new to the board, ive been coating for a couple mos. as well. Main startin question is, when doing a 2 stage (translucent color) whats the best process for it. What i do: first coat usually a chrome wait for flow out and cure time, wait till it drops to ambient temp and then do the second coat, say trans red. Is this the correct process? i have also heard of just letting the first coat get to flow out, let cool and then do the second coat as usual, i was told this prevents fryin the base coat? ive done a few 2 stages and they have come out good, just didnt know if it was the best way of going about things. Thanks

[Guest]

Re: 2nd coat timing

Welcome to the forum. A big portion of the people including myself are on there way or already in Nashville for PBTP rodeo.
Good question, When using ultimate chrome as a base I fully cure, that is what I was recommended.

[Guest]

Re: 2nd coat timing

thanks for the quick reply, i figured it might be a bad time to ask with everyone being gone. Wish i was able to get down there myself, but anymore input would be great thanks

[Auto-Cycle PC]

Re: 2nd coat timing

Chromes must be fully cured or they will turn gray. With other base cots as long as they are the same chemistry (polyester, urethane) as the top coat then you can do a partial 3/4 cure of the base coat and apply your topcoat. Most epoxy primers require only a partial cure before top coating them.

[benwish]

Re: 2nd coat timing

Have a look here: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2356

Lots of info about chrome and a 2ed coat.

B

[CumberlandCowboy]

Re: 2nd coat timing

I shoot a lot of translucents.........I fully cure the chrome (a must) then shoot the translucent after the part completely cools to room temp. In fact, I have found for me (I'm not sure who else does this) shooting everything cold works best for me. Everytime I try to shoot while the part is still warm say 125 degrees.........I end up shooting too much powder and gravity screws me.........that's what led me to shooting cold..........just a thought. Just make sure you are grounded well.

Hope this helps