Gambrinus Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 What does everyone find as the best dry time for the Americana? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marylander Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 What does everyone find as the best dry time for the Americana? thanks I usually let it sit for about 30 minutes, maybe a little longer if it's really humid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I usually let it sit for about 30 minutes, maybe a little longer if it's really humid. 15 minutes tops for me... any longer and removal becomes substantially more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gambrinus Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 I was also going "short" on the time because of ease of removal but a buddy said it would not adhere as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Depending on the temp and humidity when you apply you'll get an answer of anything from 5 minutes to 30 + minutes. Aother easy way is to just do two panels at a time, when done applying to the second panel go back and see if it is fully cured on the first panel. If it is , great, take it off. If it isn't, apply to a third panel then go back and check again :thumbsup: Edited September 9, 2009 by C6Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 At Carlisle on a black Vette demo that was in the sun it was 5 min. or less ! It took no time to wax the whole car! Looked Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bigred vette Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I always just do two panels at a time like Bill said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 About the minute i get a panel done i take it offf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superdutytd Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I let it sit for about 1-2 minutes. Thats what Adam said and I've had great look doing it this way on the 8 cars I've done it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I go along with Bill...one area at a time and it's much easier to get off:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 justinN1_C5 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I let it sit on the car the first time for about 30 mins. I thought I was going to pass out trying to get it off. Now I do the 2 panel technique mentioned above and never had any problems. For example I do apply it to half the hood, then go the next helf and apply it and immediatly go back to the first half and remove it. Then go to the 2nd half and remove it. Thats a pretty big area so it is pushing the limits of the cure time for easy removal. So you have to work quick...thats my method anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Hotwheel Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 justinN1_C5, That's how I did my Challenger this past weekend, if it's on any longer it's a bear to get off, but no matter how long it takes to remove it is WELL worth it. One thing I've noticed other than that amazing shine is the way it seems to repel dust. the car has been sitting in the garage for a couple of days now with no dust accumulating on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 acrispy1 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I let it sit on the car the first time for about 30 mins. I thought I was going to pass out trying to get it off. I usually put it on and then do my interior so it seats for 30 min or better and never had a problem getting it off. Maybe the high humidity here on Long Island has something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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