Drying time between coats of Tamiya TS gloss lacquer spraycan

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I usually use:

(1) Tamiya's Fine surface primer, then:

(2) a dust coat of Tamiya's gloss lacquer, then;

(3) a medium thick coat of the gloss, then:

(4) the final gloss applied thickly just up to running stage (tricky).

Time needs to be left for the propellant gas to come out of solution and it is probably different for each case. If it is less than needed, coat 2, (and especially 3 and 4) will be matt (I have experience of that). All this is as advised by Tamiya etc.

I usually allow a day for each coat, but it would be nice to reduce this if safe. (I will do more experiments but your views would be helpful).

How long do you folks leave, in a warm room, between coats 1 and 2, coats 2 and 3 and coats 3 and 4?

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Well, I will stick to my allowance of 24 hours. It slows down progress but it is important to not risk spoiling the finish.

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Not being a user of Tamiya rattle cans Steve, I can't really advise but I'd always say that impatience is the only invite Capt Cockup needs

I leave all my coats of paint & varnish 48 hours.

You might want to look at the information on forums devoted more to building civilian cars. I'd expect more people there use the Tamiya sprays than here.

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I usually waited for more than 48 hours to be safe.