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Simon Robinson 4	04/10/2023 12:45:51
102 forum posts	I’ve painted my model with the 3 recommenced coats of Humbrol Clear, leaving over 30 minutes between each coat. It doesn’t say on the instructions but how long will it take for the varnish to cure so I can apply my waterslide decals? Edit: it’s an acrylic varnish. Edited By Simon Robinson 4 on 04/10/2023 13:00:34
Neil Wyatt	04/10/2023 12:55:34
19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles	Is this acrylic or enamel? From experience, the enamel is slow drying and wants a lot longer tha 30 minutes between coats, or it could take several days to cure. Acrylic should dry a lot faster. Neil;
Simon Robinson 4	04/10/2023 12:59:48
102 forum posts	Posted by Neil Wyatt on 04/10/2023 12:55:34: Is this acrylic or enamel? From experience, the enamel is slow drying and wants a lot longer tha 30 minutes between coats, or it could take several days to cure. Acrylic should dry a lot faster. Neil; It’s an acrylic water based varnish.
Neil Wyatt	04/10/2023 13:07:16
19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles	This is what Humbrol say: Enamels: Gloss: 1-2 hours. Matt & Satin: 20-40 mins touch dry, up to 24 hours for hard dry. Metallics: hard dry in approx. 10 days. Recoat: 6 hours minimum. Acrylics: 1-2 hours ‘hard dry’, allow longer for Gloss and Metallic finishes. uk.humbrol.com/support-and-advice/advice/humbrol-product-guide
Neil Wyatt	04/10/2023 13:10:23
19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles	Posted by Simon Robinson 4 on 04/10/2023 12:59:48: It’s an acrylic water based varnish. Crossed in the post! It should dry fairly fast, I would normally leave acrylic a day before applying decals, just to be on the safe side. Neil

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