You could have put color over that epoxy primer, letting it flash as directed for the product. Don't delay. If you wait to longView attachment 1030722 I have already done the work needed in the engine comp and I just put down 2 coats of DP 2050 DTM PRIMER. I wasn’t planning on it but the primer came out perfect and everything looks good so I’m contemplating laying down some color right now. Top coat time For the primer says between one hour and four days to topcoat. Temperature outside is about 55° but in the garage is probably just under 70. Not sure what would stop me but I’m hesitating. Should I do it?
Yes, VP. I primed less than an hour ago. Say up to 4 day before sanding is required. It’s touchable but slight tack. I’m gonna go for it!!I though it was VP 2050. Anyway, you are a few hours ahead of Michigan so you might have the time. Just remember, tack off the surface, 2-3 coats of base with flash time allowed as per the tech sheet (I usually tack between each coat), follow by 2-3 coats of clear (more if you want to color sand on the heavy side), it all takes time. Don't rush since that is when things go all to ****. Primer you can usually fix, not so much with paint. But if you have the time, I see no reason to wait on anything.
Was able to get the color down. Since this is my first time painting a car with two stage I was surprised at how thin the paint was. I had to readjust my gun and my technique. Is the clearcoat normally as thin as the paint?I though it was VP 2050. Anyway, you are a few hours ahead of Michigan so you might have the time. Just remember, tack off the surface, 2-3 coats of base with flash time allowed as per the tech sheet (I usually tack between each coat), follow by 2-3 coats of clear (more if you want to color sand on the heavy side), it all takes time. Don't rush since that is when things go all to ****. Primer you can usually fix, not so much with paint. But if you have the time, I see no reason to wait on anything.
If you can, change to a 1.3 tip (or 1.4), increase the air a little (around 29-30 psi to the gun), run a 50% overlap, and keep distance at around 4-6" away from panel. That should give you a starting point to try on a test panel.