Universal handling time???

Scott M

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So I'm painting my truck in pieces. In the area I'm painting I'm gonna have to paint the inside of my fenders and under side of my hood , then tape them off and flip them over and paint the tops. I can't hang them.. So I keep hearing how "soft" universal is and it will leave indentions to some degree for a while. When is it safe to tape off and handle so I can spray the other sides and any thoughts and storing the painted pieces until I can mount them? It will be a few weeks to a month or so before the body pieces go back on and would like to avoid "soft" clear making some kind of indentions if I can.
 
Answered a question like yours here:

To be safe 1-2 full days in the sunlight (two is better) or 1 week. 48 hours @ 75 or above would be the absolute bare minimun for 3 coats. Even then I would'nt be comfortable with taping. Bottom line give it as long as you can.
 
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