NavyWessex Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Hi all, Quick question... I work away for 6 months of the year on a ship and whilst I have most of the modelling supplies with me, I tend to stay away from alcohol or lacquer based paints/gloss as the mist they generate can set off smoke detectors. As an alternative, I'd been using a rattle can of Revell Acrylic Gloss Varnish from their spray can range and have not encountered an issue with it before. Recently however, I found that after 1-2 coats, even 72hrs + after application, the gloss is still tacky with fingers prints and dirt clinging to the surface. I assume over time, the gloss will cure fully but is there anything I can do to speed up the drying time please? Any advice appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Low tech: hairdryer on very low. High tech: food dehydrator. Hairdryer may slap dust on the model if it is too tacky. I personally just use time... Is your area very humid at this moment? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I've noticed the same with Windsor and Newton acrylic varnish that I airbrush, it takes quite a while to fully dry. Conventiently, my modelling room is also the clothes drying room so has a dehumidifier on regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Anything slow drying goes in the airing cupboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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