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Online Dan Berry

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klasskote and rain
« on: September 21, 2020, 06:03:19 PM »
If I spray clear KlassKote while it is raining will I have the same problems I would expect if I was using clear dope?

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Re: klasskote and rain
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2020, 06:22:52 PM »
In my experience, no.  Klass Kote cures by chemical reaction rather than drying/evaporation.  I usually use automotive clear over KK color and the same is true, catalyzed paints are for the most part, not affected by humidity.  I think under the wrong circumstances you could trap moisture under the clear.

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Re: klasskote and rain
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2020, 06:25:56 PM »
If I spray clear KlassKote while it is raining will I have the same problems I would expect if I was using clear dope?

  No.

     Brett

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Re: klasskote and rain
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2020, 06:37:03 PM »
  No.

     Brett

I can get away with it?

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Re: klasskote and rain
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2020, 06:53:02 PM »
From the Klass Kote site:  For optimum results, apply to substrates, and store the product between 50-80° F. Humidity can slow the curing processes, but in most cases, Klass Kote Epoxy Paints are very forgiving. For best results, use product below 70% humidity.

I have sprayed in the rain standing in my shop door under the overhang of our back deck.  I would not normally do something like that but I started a project and was determined to finish, no problems that time.

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Re: klasskote and rain
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2020, 07:43:12 PM »
I can get away with it?

  Yes. You will not have the same issue (blushing) with a material that does not air-dry.

Brett


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