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69hugger · #1 04-22-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sieg

I was crushed!

I was hoping it was a bad run but I've bought multiple cans 3-4 months apart and I fear they've change formulas. I'd still try it. Just be prepared to be patient and apply multiple (5-6) very light coats a couple minutes apart and use 10-12" distance. The first coats lay down with a translucent look which the semi-flat (now satin) never did. It's much easier to get runs whereas the previous formula was 3 medium passes and walk away.

The X-O is testy

but it lays down and covers nice and the durability appears to be superior. But it's definitely a shoot it and step away from the part for 8 hours paint.

I agree completely with your assessment of the Krylon. It was soooo perfect. But I don't think the X-O will work for me. I simply don't have the patience to wait 8 hours for ANYTHING. I will stick my fingers in it or worse yet, try to "carefully" install the taillights while it is still tacky & ruin the job. I know me... it's one of my many shortcomings!

**clill** · #2 04-22-2014, 12:35 PM

I love the Sem's and have painted over other paints with no problems.

69hugger · #3 04-22-2014, 01:19 PM

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I love the Sem's and have painted over other paints with no problems.

Hmmm, wish I could say that. I wonder if it matters how old the previous layer(s) are? I bet if it has completely cured, it isn't a problem. But who knows how long that may be? Could be months....

Just goes to show us YMMV.

**Sieg** · #4 04-22-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 69hugger

I agree completely with your assessment of the Krylon. It was soooo perfect. But I don't think the X-O will work for me. I simply don't have the patience to wait 8 hours for ANYTHING. I will stick my fingers in it or worse yet, try to "carefully" install the taillights while it is still tacky & ruin the job. I know me... it's one of my many shortcomings!

intocarss · #5 04-24-2014, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 69hugger

I agree completely with your assessment of the Krylon. It was soooo perfect. But I don't think the X-O will work for me. I simply don't have the patience to wait 8 hours for ANYTHING. I will stick my fingers in it or worse yet, try to "carefully" install the taillights while it is still tacky & ruin the job. I know me... it's one of my many shortcomings!

Are we related??

69hugger · #6 04-24-2014, 04:59 AM

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Are we related??

Quite possibly I suppose. Do you also think something on your car will be "just perfect" until it's done, then decide it should be just a little different?
Do you look at new stuff to replace perfectly good stuff you already have?
Do you try 7 shades of black paint to find the perfect sheen, only to find out they are all so close it really doesn't matter? ($80 later).
Do you spend $100 for personalized plates, then decide you want different ones as soon as they arrive?
Then bro, we are related. I think I have lots of "relatives" here. Also on the Corvette Forum...

We having Thanksgiving at your house this year?

intocarss · #7 04-24-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 69hugger

Quite possibly I suppose. Do you also think something on your car will be "just perfect" until it's done, then decide it should be just a little different?
Do you look at new stuff to replace perfectly good stuff you already have?
Do you try 7 shades of black paint to find the perfect sheen, only to find out they are all so close it really doesn't matter? ($80 later).
Do you spend $100 for personalized plates, then decide you want different ones as soon as they arrive?
Then bro, we are related. I think I have lots of "relatives" here. Also on the Corvette Forum...

We having Thanksgiving at your house this year?

YUP, AND DINNER IS AT 4 PM