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RedGreenGuy · Jan 27, 2021

Getting my Ferguson TO36 back together. Planning to brush paint all the "green Belly"
parts. I want a shine when completed. Can I add hardener to last coat or must it be
in each coat of paint.

David G · Jan 27, 2021

You can add at any layer, make sure and follow the manufacturers recommendations on re application.

Get an air supply.

glennster · Jan 27, 2021

i would use the hardner on all layers. i assume you are using the dealer type modified alkyd enamel. it is a relatively slow dry paint and the base coats, uncatalized will take some time for the solvents to flash off. by putting a catalized coat on as a top coat, you would seal the solvents in the lower coats.

David G · Jan 27, 2021

You are right, my bad.

Stephen Newell · Jan 28, 2021

I would use hardener on all of it but if it's too late you could add hardener to the last coat alright.

showcrop · Jan 29, 2021

Yes to what Stephen said except that when brushing on you will be getting it on a lot thicker than spray on, so it may take weeks for modified alkyd enamel to dry enough to prevent trapping solvent under a top layer with hardener in it.

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