Picked up some 'fast drying' rust oleum bare aluminum primer and it says it's dry to the touch in 1-2 hours, and fully dry in 48 hours. Do I have to wait the full 48? I don't really want to wait, but I will if it makes the difference between doing it right and redoing it next season. Any experience?
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Not that I have an answer for you but did you use a spray can or brush it on?
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Usually if you let primer fully dry it needs a quick scuff before paint
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I'd say after an hour. Depending on conditions of course. Too soon and the propellants from the aerosol can may not have evaporated yet.
Haven't used it yet, but will spray it on. I looked on rustoleums site, and it says that top coats can be put on primers after a short time. It doesn't say that on my can, but I might be safe.
Thanks for the replies. I'll probably let it go for an hour or so and see what happens.
Thanks for the replies. I'll probably let it go for an hour or so and see what happens.
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Usually wait 30 minutes. If you wait too long then you will be sanding before painting.
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