how long do you guys let your primer cure out - Lateral-g Forums

speedshftr · #1 09-25-2009, 05:19 PM

wondering how long to wait for all the solvents to escape/?thank you

68protouring454 · #2 09-25-2009, 06:00 PM

best is 1 week or more, and if its sunny out get it out in the sun.

elitecustombody · #3 09-25-2009, 08:17 PM

if it's a high dollar job,I like to let it sit for a good month

**waynieZ** · #4 09-25-2009, 08:33 PM

Thats what my painter wants me to wait atleast a month.

elitecustombody · #5 09-25-2009, 09:39 PM

the longer you wait,the less chances of any shrinking of bodywork or other materials show up in the paint surface.Try to push the car and let it sit and cook in sunlight during the day for as long as possible and if possible,repeat everyday.Some shops are usually dark and cool and without some heat all materials applied on the shell may not fully cure or will never have a chance to shrink and settle.With that said,you don't want streaks/ spots of filler or not fully cured primer ruin a nice paint job

68protouring454 · #6 09-26-2009, 06:35 AM

while i agree to a point with longer is better, if you bring the panel to the temp specified by the primer manufacturer for the time said, it should be fully cured, period. while we know this is not true in alot of cases, this is where higher end materials, which use better ingredients shine above all.
we have to be serious, there are not many car owners who want to see the car at a standstill for 30 days for primer, when more then likely it will be primed 2-3 times.