Time between Tamiya acrylic and Tamiya clear coats

[Andy350]

I'm sure this has been asked many time before!  Online some have said a few hours but others have said wait 24 hours before applying anything.

[Mark Harmsworth]

A rule that has always worked for me is to let stuff dry (cure) overnight. Hasn't let me down so far.

 

When I get a bit frustrated with waiting for paint to dry I sometimes build something else.

Mark

[spruecutter96]

I must admit that I am unsure about Tamiya acrylics drying times, but I remember reading years ago that some paints vent vapours as part of their drying process, for a number of hours after they're applied. To play it safe, I would recommend that you leave the paint to dry for at least 24 hours. 

 

I've read that some old enamyls can still be wet to the touch up to two weeks after use (an extreme case, but apparently it happened). 

 

Chris. 

[Andy350]

10 minutes ago, spruecutter96 said:

I must admit that I am unsure about Tamiya acrylics drying times, but I remember reading years ago that some paints vent vapours as part of their drying process, for a number of hours after they're applied. To play it safe, I would recommend that you leave the paint to dry for at least 24 hours. 

 

I've read that some old enamyls can still be wet to the touch up to two weeks after use (an extreme case, but apparently it happened). 

 

Chris. 

I've left it overnight, and will apply the gloss tomorrow before applying decals.  Might have to start the Nimrod waiting for this to dry!

[bmwh548]

Flat paints (talking strictly Tamiya acrylics here) are completely dry after a few hours. Glossy paints are best left at least overnight. If you're unsure hold your finger on the part (somewhere you won't see the possible damage) for a few minutes. If it feels tacky after a few minutes it's not dry enough. I'm speaking from my own experiences, others' experiences may vary.