TL-1HA first build

[Simon Barden]

If if still smells, the theory is is needs to wait a bit longer until it stops.

However, you could start the sanding down process. That will increase the surface area of the poly so allow any remaining solvent to escape more easily. I'd hold off on the polishing until the smell goes, or another week has passed, whichever comes first.

[McCreed]

If if still smells, the theory is is needs to wait a bit longer until it stops.

However, you could start the sanding down process. That will increase the surface area of the poly so allow any remaining solvent to escape more easily. I'd hold off on the polishing until the smell goes, or another week has passed, whichever comes first.

Agreed regarding the ol' sniff test...

And the second part about sanding allowing the remaining solvent to escape, I discovered this as a result of my impatience getting the better of me. I thought it was my imagination or coincidence until Simon mentioned it here a while ago.

I had a body I had sprayed with acrylic lacquer that was taking forever to gas off. I eventually said "stuff it" proceeded with some sanding thinking worst case is I'd have to re-spray it. Within a couple of days after sanding, the solvent odour dropped dramatically and the feel of the lacquer changed (hardened).