How long can you wait before applying a topcoat over zinc chromate?
Background info:
I took the afternoon off to paint some interior pieces. I etched them, then primed with zinc chromate and waited two hours before applying the special top coat I ordered (VHT black wrinkle plus).
I took the can of topcoat paint and shook it for at least two minutes then tested a spray pattern. Hmm, no color! Shook the can for another five minutes with the same result. It looks like the can was filled with clear coat! No problem I say, I ordered two cans. I grabbed the second can shook up it and got the same results!
Summit Racing is sending me out two more cans (great customer service) and they promised to test the cans before shipment.
My question is if I wait a week do I need to scuff the primer or add another coat of primer or can I just shoot the top coat?
Note: I have already painted and stripped the panel twice (don't ask), I have no desire to do it again.
Thanks in adavance for your help.
Mike Draper
RV-8 finish
Background info:
I took the afternoon off to paint some interior pieces. I etched them, then primed with zinc chromate and waited two hours before applying the special top coat I ordered (VHT black wrinkle plus).
I took the can of topcoat paint and shook it for at least two minutes then tested a spray pattern. Hmm, no color! Shook the can for another five minutes with the same result. It looks like the can was filled with clear coat! No problem I say, I ordered two cans. I grabbed the second can shook up it and got the same results!
Summit Racing is sending me out two more cans (great customer service) and they promised to test the cans before shipment.
My question is if I wait a week do I need to scuff the primer or add another coat of primer or can I just shoot the top coat?
Note: I have already painted and stripped the panel twice (don't ask), I have no desire to do it again.
Thanks in adavance for your help.
Mike Draper
RV-8 finish