graham
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Bit peed off.half way through putting the blue top gloss coat on Vegas topsides a few days ago mist started rolling in from the sea.As it was quick drying I thought I would get away with it but no its gone completely flat.
At least the sail washing went well. Got them washed and dried in a couple of hours. We laid a big cheapo tarpaulin on the grass first. Helps if your on the side of a hill. 
Work is interfering with progress on the boat at the moment. 
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Damo
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Maybe you can let it cure then t-cut it?
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Who
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I agree with Damo, most paints will "Bloom" in damp conditions.
A good t-cut and polish should sort it out
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graham
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Thanks for the suggestion but I still have some paint for another coat so it may be easier to rub it back a bit and give it another coat.Providing we get a nice dry day that is
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KBT
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Thats a bummer, I sympathise, as I have the same job coming up, hope I have better luck, I think another coat is the easiest way out too! BTW any more tips? please PM GOOD LUCK! Bill.
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PCUK
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Was it two pack? IF so you will get the same problem every time unless you leave the final coat until the weather is much warmer and drier.
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graham
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Its just single pack enamel.I have used it a few times before in less than perfect conditions I was stupid to start it on a damp day with fog forecast . It looked great when wet.
I use 1 pack paint rather than 2 pack .It lasts about 2 seasons and I dont get stressed if the kids ram us with the dinghy or if we scrape the pontoon now and then.It only takes a couple opf hours to rub it down and an hour and a half to paint.
I roll it on thin with a 4 inch foam roller covering about 2 feet of the side of the boat then lick across it with a good quality 2 inch brush keeping a wet edge.
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chrishelen
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Evening condensation wont do you any favours either.
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johnchampion
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Reged: 28/03/2005
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Loc: Bristol UK
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Don't know what you're moaning about - you've only had one go so far!
I carefully varnished my mast a couple of weeks ago and guess what, fog and frost, never mind, rub it down and do it on a warmer day, which I did, guess what - it rained - bugger!
I think I'll wait a bit longer.
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graham
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Remind me never to paint/varnish on the same day as you
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