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PSA: Don’t be like me. If you’re using a new product for the first time, spray a test panel. Unless you want to watch your paint wrinkle 10 minutes after spraying top coat.

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[–] wirelesswire@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Always test a new color or technique with a spoon. Also, were you spraying acrylics? If so, you need to allow ample time for the paint to cure, at least 24 hours. Check the paint label or manufacturer website for details.

Added bonus, keep the spoons with test colors and use them as a color guide when deciding color schemes.

[–] Akaru88@ani.social 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

The paint in question was Createx 5131 Transparent White. The top coat was Mr Super Clear Matte. There was 23ish hours between the last coat of color and the application of topcoat.

Edit: So I looked up the data sheet for the paint in question, and based on temp and humidity I should have waited at least 48 hours before topcoat. I will sand everything down, repaint and try to topcoat again after waiting 2 days.