Nick2cd Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I put a coat of GF arm-r-seal on a project yesterday. i want to hit it with 0000 steel wool and put my next coat on but im not sure how long i need to let it set up in between coats. what's a good rule of thumb? it is inside a room approximately 62 degree temp. btw, the wood is walnut if it makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 It should't feel tacky when you press on it. Should dust when you sand it. Here in Arizona, I routinely can apply the second coat 2 hours after the first. Second to third requires a bit more time. Those are somewhat thinned and this is Arizona (did I mention?) Hard to say the rule of thumb. I'd suggest you keep an offcut of the project and apply coats on it as well as your project; apply them after your project. You can then test when you think it's good to go by trying to sand it lightly with 600 grit; if it dusts, you're fine. If it snots, wait longer. Use it as a Litmus test. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I typically wait 24hrs... But that's probably a bit long. However, I don't have any issues with it being gummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I apply a coat in the morning and another in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I apply a coat in the morning and another in the evening. How long do u allow the final coat to cure before buffing with a paper bag or fine grit abrasive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Usually by the last coat. The finish is good to go and no need to rub out. But if I was going to rub it out. The longer it drys the better. A week, two weeks is even better. The longer the better.....did I just say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Update: the finish went on and came out beautifully! Thank you all for the help and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 That's what makes this place great! Any pictures to post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 That's what makes this place great! Any pictures to post? I posted some pics over in the general woodworking talk section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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