Rust-Oleum spray paint cure time?

[CatfishLady]

Hey y'all,

What is the right answer for curing time for the spray? I want to use the spray because they have colors I like. I've searched and searched and see different answers. I guess it would be best to spray it twice? I want to be able to get this boat out in the water in a little over a week when I go on vacation. I'm a new boat owner and clueless on all this stuff. Since it's bare aluminum I'll get the self etching spray and lightly spray that first.

Thank you!

 

[DrNip]

I would spray a thin coat and let dry a 2-3 hours and then reapply another coat and then let dry for 24 -48 hours. Can't say if this is gold but what I would do. If need be test it on a scrap piece of aluminum 1st to get the exact science down before you tackle the whole tin.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I'd wait until you get back from your vacation. Rushing the job will probably not get the results you want.

 

[Colbyt]

Did you read all that fine print on the back of the can?

 

[CatfishLady]

Colbyt, I haven't bought it yet.

Thanks for the replies! I decided I need to wait a while before tackling this.

 

[Colbyt]

CatfishLady » 19 Feb 2014, 18:47[/url]"]Colbyt, I haven't bought it yet.

Thanks for the replies! I decided I need to wait a while before tackling this.

That is fair and honest.

I suspect DrNip is on target with his reply. My problem is I never get the coat light enough so I always need extra dry time.