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I used Krylon Spray lacquer ( 18 days ago ) its not curing ...

Charles hoar

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Sep 6, 2015
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I am actually a good painter and refinisher for houses and am knowledgeable about painting and products but have used Krylon on this bass. It has 3 old colors of krylon paint, only the last one did I clear coat , using a non lacquer krylon. That was always a bit sticky. I did some sanding/relicing and wanted a clear coat. I choose krylon because it is cheap and all the rest was krylon and I was going to be happy with amatuer results. I applied 10-12 thin coats in about two hours time ,waiting some time between coats. The next day I lightly sanded it, and applied 5-6 more thin coats in less than an hour. It dried as expected and after a few days got hard and I was hopeful. It gets better and better , yet , I am not convinced it will cure.
Sorry to waste anyone's time on my addmittedly poor job.
I am ready to add more lacquer or have someone else finish the job, as I know this should all bond and cure with the introduction of new drying agents. My job should work as a sealer coat.I am willing to brush it on as well.
I am not opposed to stripping it and starting over. I think the bass body is far too dented up to spend much time or money on.
 
Thanks! I used two cans of krylon. I read , after posting here, a blog about lacquer. One guy said when you can't smell it , it's hard enough. He said use a fan ,because the lacquer fumes keep the lacquer soft.

I think waiting about an hour between coats was suggested. I'm a painter, even so, spraying lacquer is gross, so I went quickly. I am more hopeful it will dry. I'm gonna put a fan on it. I'll report more soon.