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Title: Helmsman Spar
Post by: bigcountry on May 30, 2011, 12:18:00 AM
I have used this before, but directions always confused me.  The regular stuff applied by hand or brush says let dry 4 hours between coats.

The spray can stuff, says if you can't reapply within 1.5 hours, wait min of 72 hours and sand and reapply.

I wonder if the spray can stuff just won't adhere?
Title: Re: Helmsman Spar
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 30, 2011, 12:27:00 AM
I think what it means is if you cant recoat within 1.5-2 hours you should wait 72 hrs. and sand to recoat.
Title: Re: Helmsman Spar
Post by: bigcountry on May 30, 2011, 12:32:00 AM
I know all urathanes do not adhere well to each other.  I bet the spray just wants it tacky so it will or wait til totally dray and sand to get it adhere.

I am doing my usual tonight.  I will put 5 coats of spray spar on with 15 min in between each coat, wait three days, sand and do it over again.
Title: Re: Helmsman Spar
Post by: magnus on May 30, 2011, 08:51:00 AM
Yes if you can't recoat in the alotted time you must wait. Your method is a good one.