Dry or cure time will depend on several factors. First of all, the application method plays a part in the speed of the coating. When applying a hard coat by brush, the pot life is increased to allow enough time for the material to be used before it cures. Because the pot life is longer, the time before the material will dry or cure is also longer.

The fastest version of our hard coats is VFI-6170 70 D Spray Hard Coat for high-pressure spray application. This material typically cures to touch in 20 seconds and cures to handle in 2-3 minutes, so you can sand, prime, and paint it much faster.

Temperature also affects cure time. This means temperature of the environment, application surface, and material. Higher temperatures will cause the material to cure faster, while cold temperatures will slow the cure time. We recommend spraying around room temperature (72°F).

Note: initial cure/dry time does not mean the coating will have obtained full physical properties. A complete cure will typically happen three days after application.