I really like using coatings and encourage those who have not tried them so do so...really have not encountered any difficulties in application.
However, I am challenged to identify the correct “flashing time” required between application and wipe off. I realize if I wipe off too soon, it won’t bond well. if too long of a dwell time, it’s difficult to remove. The CQUK 3.0 instructions and overall advice is to remove 2-5 minutes after application, visualizing the “rainbow” reflection to indicate flashing is occurring/is complete. Having the coating “grab” the removal suede MF is another indicator that the coating is completely flashed.
My challenge is that at the 2-5 minute mark, the coating has flashed (rainbowed) but still feels like it is not complete. I can rub my finger across it and it feels slick and wet and certainly has no grab to it. So I have continued to allow it to flash out to the 15-20 minute range. I can remove fairly easily while still feeling some grab. I am aware of the impact temp and humidity can have, but have this same situation confront me after several applications in different conditions.
Can you provide some insight? Would much rather remove at the 2-5 minute mark, but i am not sure it is ready.
Thanks.
However, I am challenged to identify the correct “flashing time” required between application and wipe off. I realize if I wipe off too soon, it won’t bond well. if too long of a dwell time, it’s difficult to remove. The CQUK 3.0 instructions and overall advice is to remove 2-5 minutes after application, visualizing the “rainbow” reflection to indicate flashing is occurring/is complete. Having the coating “grab” the removal suede MF is another indicator that the coating is completely flashed.
My challenge is that at the 2-5 minute mark, the coating has flashed (rainbowed) but still feels like it is not complete. I can rub my finger across it and it feels slick and wet and certainly has no grab to it. So I have continued to allow it to flash out to the 15-20 minute range. I can remove fairly easily while still feeling some grab. I am aware of the impact temp and humidity can have, but have this same situation confront me after several applications in different conditions.
Can you provide some insight? Would much rather remove at the 2-5 minute mark, but i am not sure it is ready.
Thanks.