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Old 24-01-2015
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Originally Posted by Ashlandchris View Post
I recently painted a shell for a friend but have just found out that even after a week the paint still seems to be tacky and smudges. I used createx paint, dried with a hairdryer between coats, paint applied in fine coats and it seemed dry when I handed it over. Is it possible for paint to readsorb moisture? I understood that createx was heat cured so should be irreversible once dry?

Any suggestions?

I have done approx 10 shells now and haven't had this issue any other times so am at a loss?

On a slight separate note, what do people use to finish off as a final protective coat?
Was the shell used on an i.c. powered car, i.e. has glow fuel attacked the paint? A fine mist of oil residue and general gunk from being run whilst still relatively fresh paint, might cause such an issue - especially if you haven't sprayed some sort of barrier layer after finishing the painting.

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