sanding sealer going off too quick in this heat

[Random Orbital Bob]

If you dilute Cellulose SS with thinners does it slow down its dry time? I'm finding a greater risk of the sealer going jelly like on me due to the summer heat in the workshop.

 

[Woodmonkey]

Try shellac instead

 

[KimG]

if you do dilute it be sure to buy good quality thinners, the stuff you can buy cheaply by the gallon from paint suppliers is recovered thinners and has a small percentage of water, this makes it prone to blooming (a white foggy look) pure thinners don't have this effect.

 

[Spindle]

If you dilute Cellulose SS with thinners does it slow down its dry time?

Hi

No - if anything it will speed up the drying time due to the higher percentage of volatiles.

Why not decant some and cool it in the fridge? If it has no detrimental effect you'll know you can keep your stock cool in summer.

Regards Mick

 

[nev]

I only ever used it thinned (chestnut thinners) brush on, wipe off. Probably because its thinned I do not get any issues with jellying or brush dragging etc.

 

[Terry Smart]

If you dilute Cellulose SS with thinners does it slow down its dry time?

No - if anything it will speed up the drying time due to the higher percentage of volatiles.

Whilst true, (think of how oil and petrol evaporate), thinning the sealer will make it easier to spread although it will still dry quickly.

And Kim is quite right about the relative quality of thinners... you'll only regret buying cheap when it ruins the job you've spent ages preparing...

 

[Bodrighy]

I use it thinned at least 50/50 and apply with a brush. Never had it gelling yet. If I am applying prior to polishing I apply then buff quickly with a handful of shavings before it dries though or it can be streaky and needs sanding back. Usually OK for about a minute.

Pete

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Thanks folks

 

[Vic Perrin]

Never had a problem with the sealer going off quick in the warm weather. I tend to have a nice cool pint of lager at hand to stop me jellyfying.

Vic

 

[Normancb]

If its an ongoing problem you could try a professional car paint supplier. They do "slow" thinners designed to be less volatile than normal for high gloss finishing in warm places. A Google search for "slow cellulose thinners" will give sources.