How long do you let the primer dry?

[chaos]

Another one of these...from reading the a lot of the previous threads, I find that primer is left to dry anywhere from 24 hours to one week before painting commences. Sooo, just to see where the majority stands:

1) 24 hours
2) in between
3) 1 week

Also, does the drying time depend on what paint is going to be used? Ie, do I let the primer dry for longer if I intend on using automotive laquers?

[bah humbug]

Personally a day or more.

If the weather is good out the next day and I can't help myself I go right ahead and spray.

Shortest time on Af is probably supratuner. After priming the body supratuner only waited 2 hours then spray painted.

[flyonthewall]

Overnight is good enough for me. A week or more really isn't necessary IMO.

[primera man]

The shortest time IMO to leave it would be 5 days to allow the primer to gas and harden before any top coats go on.

[Sidewinder-03]

If you use DupliColor primer, you can wet sand after 30mins, colorcoat within the hour. Providing you don't have to do any extra body work after priming.

[God|Zilla168]

it depends, I used automotive primer and waited about 3-5 days or until the smell is gone. Once the smell is gone then I know it has harden up really good. Right now I am testing with some kryon primer it is white and is much cheaper then the tamiya white primer. Dries in about 30 mins but it still has the smell so i will wait till the smell is gone. This stuff is great after dried I wet sand it a bit and it feels like the white plastic, If i did not know it I would say it was never primed. I think this stuff is even better then the automotive primer I will show sme pics once the project is done.

[chaos]

Originally posted by God|Zilla168
it depends, I used automotive primer and waited about 3-5 days or until the smell is gone. Once the smell is gone then I know it has harden up really good. Right now I am testing with some kryon primer it is white and is much cheaper then the tamiya white primer. Dries in about 30 mins but it still has the smell so i will wait till the smell is gone. This stuff is great after dried I wet sand it a bit and it feels like the white plastic, If i did not know it I would say it was never primed. I think this stuff is even better then the automotive primer I will show sme pics once the project is done.

Appreciate if you'd let me know how the Kryon goes. Cos I've seen the stuff here and it IS cheaper than Tamiya.

[Jay!]

1.5 hours in the dehydrator at 110° = 24 hours in the cupboard.

[supratuner]

any where from 2 hours, to a few days, but its better not to wait as long as a week.

[Mr B]

i have painted over primer after 2 hours with no problems, but usually try to leave at least over night.
cheers B:ylsuper

[ChopinPorkChop]

i just brush primered the body of my bike just to fill some scratches and sanded it all back off in 10 mins nice n smooth

[Mainomega]

Ya, it depends on what kind you use. But my Krylon sandable primer is good to go after 30 mins.

I usually just let it go overnight just to make sure.

[COZMO6476]

Originally posted by jay@af
1.5 hours in the dehydrator at 110° = 24 hours in the cupboard.

I like your style

[Jay!]

Originally posted by COZMO6476
I like your style

It's the only way to dry.

[integra818]

Originally posted by God|Zilla168
it depends, I used automotive primer and waited about 3-5 days or until the smell is gone. Once the smell is gone then I know it has harden up really good. Right now I am testing with some kryon primer it is white and is much cheaper then the tamiya white primer. Dries in about 30 mins but it still has the smell so i will wait till the smell is gone. This stuff is great after dried I wet sand it a bit and it feels like the white plastic, If i did not know it I would say it was never primed. I think this stuff is even better then the automotive primer I will show sme pics once the project is done.

I, along with chaos, would be happy if you tell us how the krylon thing goes. This could be very good for us, because alot of us buy the expensive Tamiya stuff, and If I find out krylon is just as good, I'll be really glad .

Thanks


EDIT: I wait 24 hours, but next time I'm gonna go with P-mans advice and wait a week.