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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 08:56 PM
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I got halfway through painting the calipers and need to finish the 2nd coat tomorrow. I mixed the whole thing at one time. If the can is tightly capped will it keep for tomorrow? Or will the hardener turn the whole can into a solid mass? :confused:

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Default Re: Foliatec Question?? Need help. (chuckster)

I got halfway through painting the calipers and need to finish the 2nd coat tomorrow. I mixed the whole thing at one time. If the can is tightly capped will it keep for tomorrow? Or will the hardener turn the whole can into a solid mass? :confused:

Please tell me it's ok.
NO ITS NOT O.K
i did the DAMN same thing about4 months ago
the next day it was almost hard
i still did my backs but to this day it looks like HELL :mad
NO GLOSS at all

but its not as hot this time of year maybe youll be o.k if you get up around 5 or 6 am :D

Iam looking to go 1/2 on a kit
let me know :smash:
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Default Re: Foliatec Question?? Need help. (chuckster)

I second the comment that if you mix the whole batch up at one time, you had better use it. Waiting even overnight can be a disappointing surprise as the paint will have hardened to the point where it cannot be used on the calipers.

If you can put the second coat on within a couple of hours, you should be OK. That is what I did and the calipers turned out great.

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