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blake1312
30th July 2009, 13:51
Hi as above just done them in hamerite blue how long does it take to dry before i can put my alloy back on because i need to do the other side lol cheers
davidandrews5343
30th July 2009, 13:53
depends on how thick the coat, i leave it 20 mins then carefully put the alloy on, but leave a cloth on the inside of the wheel so if it does drip it wont land on your alloy
blake1312
30th July 2009, 13:56
ok cheers mate
davidandrews5343
30th July 2009, 14:00
Ur ment to leave the car overnight before using it, but ive driven 2 hours after and not had any problems, tho i was using caliper paint, not hamerite
blake1312
30th July 2009, 14:10
ok cheers i wont be driving for it would be alrite just to reverse and park up wouldnt it?
LeeBBH
30th July 2009, 14:17
yes would be fine id reccomend leavin wheels off for an hour after final coat, thats what i did.
its pointless rushing something :y:
blake1312
30th July 2009, 14:22
ok cheers for the help guys yeah they been left an hour now put it on and all looks good :D
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