how long does it take to get thick and unusable? because i heard that this is the one downside to the top coat...how it gets thick fast.
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It dries very fast probably within less than 2 minutes. Within a few hours you're paint will start peeling because it's so hard.......especially if you're washing dishes :)
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Mine became very thick and goopy within a month, but I use it almost daily. I just ordered the Seche Restore to fix that problem. It is totally worth the slight headache and luckily, the manufacturer has a solution.
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Hi India:) I'm like you,new to Seche.I got my fastdry topcoat about a month ago&to; be honest,it was quite a transition from my normal GlossyGlam(by @justricarda on IG).But truly not because it gets thick too fast.Now that I'm used to it I'd completely recommend to anybody!The ONE thing u shud be warned about is...Be SURE&let; your coats dry well before u apply because it WILL shrink your polish.I'd heard that but foundout the hard way:p And also,when it says fastdry that's exactly what it means.Overall itsa great formula!Hope all that was helpful!:) *Kelly
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I waited a couple of hours between coats. I did very thin coats. I found this paint dried in a similar fashion to others. It wasn't significantly longer For drying time in my experience
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Make sure you are using a light coat. It comes out pretty thick so brush the brush off on the bottle. The thicker the coat the more your nails will chip. I paint my nails about every 3 days anyway, but this is the first top coat I have gotten to allow me to keep my fingers painted for more then 3 days if I wanted to keep them the same color without chipping. I know the frustration and of course not everything works for everyone, but the lighter the coat the better
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I'm not a great expert but the instructions on the base coat bottle says to cure one minute, polish (twice) for one minute each and 2 minutes for the top coat. Other instructions I have seen suggest only 30 seconds for each stage. I have a large clock with a second hand on it nearby, set the light for several minutes and then just pull my hands out when the time is done. It is hard to get it exact. I noticed in the salons they don't seem to keep exact time either! My biggest problem is keeping the stuff off the edge of my nails and getting it on my fingers when applying to the nails. It doesn't take much to make it look really messy. I'm not a great expert but the instructions on the base coat bottle says to cure one minute, polish (twice) for one minute each and 2 minutes for the top coat. Other instructions I have seen suggest only 30 seconds for each stage. I have a large clock with a second hand on it nearby, set the light for several minutes and then just pull my hands out when the time is done. It is hard to get it exact. I noticed in the salons they don't seem to keep exact time either! My biggest problem is keeping the stuff off the edge of my nails and getting it on my fingers when applying to the nails. It... » Read More I'm not a great expert but the instructions on the base coat bottle says to cure one minute, polish (twice) for one minute each and 2 minutes for the top coat. Other instructions I have seen suggest only 30 seconds for each stage. I have a large clock with a second hand on it nearby, set the light for several minutes and then just pull my hands out when the time is done. It is hard to get it exact. I noticed in the salons they don't seem to keep exact time either! My biggest problem is keeping the stuff off the edge of my nails and getting it on my fingers when applying to the nails. It doesn't take much to make it look really messy. « Show Less
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Dries to walk on in 3 - 4 hours- depending on weather. We waited 4 days for furniture- no issues, but itwas pretty hot - in the 90's. Second coat went on after the 3-4 hour wait. Hope that helps. Stuff is HARDto apply. We needed 3 colors to get one that would work. Rust Oleum was useless when asked for help. Thestuff seems to work ok but it's also expensive. Billooltewah USA
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Temperature and humidity factor largely into how long it takes any paint to dry. This paint is oil based, so it does require much longer than average drying time, but under normal conditions, 5 days is bit excessive. If humidity and/or temp is a factor, that is most likely the cause. If whatever is being painted is in an area without ample air flow, that may be an issue as well. It does harden and becomes more durable eventually. In the heat of summer, I painted several coats on some metal shelves in my garage. I had to be patient. :)
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Yes, you may sand the surface and apply topcoat once the original topcoat has had at least 24 hours to cure. Thank you for your question.
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I use this top coat over all of my polishes...OPI, Essie and anything else. Reapplying every 3-4 days is good too, as it keeps your nails strong and boosts the shine. It's a very fast drying top coat, which makes it super easy....I can use it at night with no fears of getting sheet marks on my nails.
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I have used it over and over again. Anytime the polish seems thick, I add a little. I've even added it to base coats and top coats. It does not seem to alter the polish in any way except to thin the consistency. The polish can be used to the very last drop without any change in the intensity of the color or texture. With other thinners this is not possible, because after a few times the polish becomes changed and unusable. The polish I use is thick and gets thicker with each use, but not now. I just add some drops. However, different brands may react differently. The short answer is as many time as necessary from my experience. I have used it over and over again. Anytime the polish seems thick, I add a little. I've even added it to base coats and top coats. It does not seem to alter the polish in any way except to thin the consistency. The polish can be used to the very last drop without any change in the intensity of the color or texture. With other thinners this is not possible, because after a few times the polish becomes changed and unusable. The polish I use is thick and gets thicker with each use, but not now. I just add some drops. However, different brands may react differently. The short answer is as many... » Read More I have used it over and over again. Anytime the polish seems thick, I add a little. I've even added it to base coats and top coats. It does not seem to alter the polish in any way except to thin the consistency. The polish can be used to the very last drop without any change in the intensity of the color or texture. With other thinners this is not possible, because after a few times the polish becomes changed and unusable. The polish I use is thick and gets thicker with each use, but not now. I just add some drops. However, different brands may react differently. The short answer is as many time as necessary from my experience. « Show Less
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High humity? Ive noticed that humidity, and depending how thick the coat is will varry curing time.
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Yes, I love this stuff and have applied it to several table tops. I usually pour it right on the table surface and hand rub it with an old t shirt. Coats go on quick and thin but they also dry quick. After 20 minutes or so it is ready for another coat. Also, if the wood you tested on was not smooth or maybe not stained yet (bare wood) it may absorb faster or soak into the pores more than on a stained piece. This finish is nice for when you have the color you want and don't want it to change after you apply the finish coat. Polyurethane is bad about changing the color after application. This will leave a nice sheen finish with minimal color change. Like I said each coat is thin, but I honesty prefer this method compared to thick coats. After two coats hand sand the surface very lightly with a high grit (320 -400) to smooth it out. After this the next few coats go on very nicely.
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I will tell you one thing. do no skimp on prep time. If you can, san all of the old paint off first. It is not easy, but this is the only way to get a factory finish. might i suggest a wire wheel on a drill, then after that , smooth out the metal o it is realatively smooth. When you now paint it, make sure you do noy let the nozzle get to close to prevent runs, if ny type of imperfections were to happen, then wait for the taint to dry, then sand the imperfevt area, then put on at leaaaat two thinne coats rather than one Robert thicke coat
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I don't have the can near to hand but ideally you're looking at 70F for 30 minutes to 24 hours for best results. I applied when the weather was roughly 60 nearly 80F during the day during early-mid September, I had a lot of trouble waiting for the coating to cure and if it got moist from the dew at night it took hours more into the next day to 'dry'. I also had trouble mixing the coating to a consistency of a true bedliner, it was much more... textured (lumpy mess) in my case. Lots of lumps no mater how long or well I mixed. I do not believe this was temperature related though.
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it may be all rite depending on the heat type ? is it flame heat or element heat! also what are you using for a top coat like a clear coat?
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I would recommend buying the base coat, too. The top coat may peel off if you don't use the base coat first.
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I do use this model to do my nails. I put on the base coat let dry 30 seconds put on color coat let dry 60 seconds put on second color coat let dry 60 seconds and finally put on top layer coat and let dry 90 seconds. so it takes four minutes to completely dry but will obviously take you longer to paint your nails than it will to dry them. I love this unit and I think it is a good value for the money.
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Oftentimes I pour into a cup and add water to make a brushable glue. Then I apply a thin coat. It takes about 10-15 minutes to dry. For wood and more porous surfaces a thicker coat is needed. It takes about 40 minutes to dry, depending on the consistency. I really like this glue for a variety of purposes. Good Luck on your project!