It rained on my fresh, wet paint!

BWR1953

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What to do? The only thing I can think of is to let it dry, then deal with it after that.
I did catch it quickly.

Any other thoughts?
 
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I guess alot would depend on what you're painting and the type of paint but in the long run you will need to deal with the aftermath.
 
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MikeSchinlaub

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Yes, you'll have to let it cure before dealing with it. What kind of paint, how many coats, was it actually wet or was the surface dry?
 
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Oil based paint is fairly resistant to rain. Latex, OTOH....

If it is bottom paint, let her dry and maybe touch up a few places where it got wet.
 
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Hi guys. I'm back home now.

I was on the 3rd coat of Krylon Fusion All-in-One spray can paint on the plastic console on my boat. Got it done and went in the house.

I had it hanging from my rear garage door. Bright blue skies, no clouds, about 85 degrees. Went in the house for breakfast after painting. I was sitting there sipping coffee when it started raining big, fat raindrops (Forrest Gump.) Sun was still shining and it was beautiful outside. (Florida.) I got out there and the console was wet and had some puddles in the recessed areas. Took it down and shook it off as best I could and laid it on a flat surface.

I'd post the pix, but I got my knuckles rapped a couple years back for posting the same pix in different threads. And I've forgotten how to link to a single post in a thread, but have called for help on that. :sneaky:

Anyway, the pix are in my Mirrocraft thread (see my sig) on Page 12, about Post #222 or so.
 
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MikeSchinlaub

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3rd coat in 85 degrees for about 10 minutes, it might be ok. I would let it sit overnight and see how it cures.
 
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As I stated in your build thread......

use your leaf blower to blow the rain off..... you will be fine.

the worst case, scuff and another coat
 
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tphoyt

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Maybe your in to a new look. Clear coat it and tell everyone you paid big bucks for the affected 😂
 
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MikeSchinlaub

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tphoyt said:
Maybe your in to a new look. Clear coat it and tell everyone you paid big bucks for the affected 😂
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Actually, there's a real technique similar to that. I've only seen it on an episode of Counting Cars, but if I remember correctly, you spray water on a panel, dust it with base coat, and let the water evaporate. It's supposed to give it that rain drop look.
 
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MikeSchinlaub

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I would treat it like you're just starting the paint job. Clean with wax remover, scuff it a bit, clean again, and finally tack rag before spraying.
 
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