Here's a link to the original post. I was having REAL problems with open time and brush marks. I'm just posting hoping this may help someone who might make the same mistake I made.
After seeing some advice (I don't remember which forum) about storing paint in a cold garage, I put all of my paint in a small unused chest freezer and hung a 40 watt light bulb in it. Freezer unplugged of course.
I never thought to check the temp.
Turns out it was 90° inside the freezer. I was basically cooking the paint slowly.
I bought another gallon recently and stored it in the house. Although I haven't brushed any yet, I sprayed some cabinet doors yesterday and dry time was several hours. I'm sure when I get around to brushing and rolling the face frames I'll find the problem is solved as well.
Sooooo, if you store your paint in an unused freezer, check the temp.
After seeing some advice (I don't remember which forum) about storing paint in a cold garage, I put all of my paint in a small unused chest freezer and hung a 40 watt light bulb in it. Freezer unplugged of course.
I never thought to check the temp.
Turns out it was 90° inside the freezer. I was basically cooking the paint slowly.
I bought another gallon recently and stored it in the house. Although I haven't brushed any yet, I sprayed some cabinet doors yesterday and dry time was several hours. I'm sure when I get around to brushing and rolling the face frames I'll find the problem is solved as well.
Sooooo, if you store your paint in an unused freezer, check the temp.
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Has anyone used this in SW Emerald Urethane? Any thoughts?
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