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sparky00 · 09-15-2017, 05:16 AM

I usually wait about 20-30 min between coats of the same sealer. If changing sealers (eg. gloss to dull), I'll usually wait a day or two, especially if they are from different manufacturers - not all chemistries play well together. As for handling, it really depends on how many layers of primer, paint & sealer you have applied, and how long each has dried before being over-coated.

In general, I use my nose as a guide. I'll wait until no trace of odor from the coatings remain, then wait 3-5 days after that before handling.

Its much easier to allow sufficient drying time than to strip, clean & repaint.

09-15-2017, 05:16 AM	#19
sparky00 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Parma, OH	Re: How to protect paint jobs on miniatures?? I usually wait about 20-30 min between coats of the same sealer. If changing sealers (eg. gloss to dull), I'll usually wait a day or two, especially if they are from different manufacturers - not all chemistries play well together. As for handling, it really depends on how many layers of primer, paint & sealer you have applied, and how long each has dried before being over-coated. In general, I use my nose as a guide. I'll wait until no trace of odor from the coatings remain, then wait 3-5 days after that before handling. Its much easier to allow sufficient drying time than to strip, clean & repaint.