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Toner issue
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Make one pass - let it dry, then do it again as needed. The overlap causes the blushing in a humid/hot environment. Tonner can be applied in "dry" coats rather than "wet". This will result in a rough looking application, but, since you are going to topcoat it, this won't matter. Most applications of tonner look better if not uniformly dark - not stripes of light and dark, but not as heavy as most people apply.

The darker the color the more obvious the blush. It is still there in lighter colors but can't be seen as well.

The other option is to wait till it is drier and less warm, which may be a long shot in some parts of the country. Sometimes I cool the cabinet in an air-conditioned room (my office) and, once the paint is applied remove the cabinet to said room - which may result in some solvent stink.

P.S. Best that I can tell "No Blush" products are mostly solvent (lacquer thinner). I also adjust my paint with MORE thinner in those less desirable conditions. This is also tough with cans.

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Messages In This Thread
Toner issue - by mcusi - 09-02-2017, 04:55 PM
RE: Toner issue - by Ron Ramirez - 09-03-2017, 07:28 AM
RE: Toner issue - by mcusi - 09-03-2017, 12:40 PM
RE: Toner issue - by 462ron - 09-03-2017, 02:22 PM
RE: Toner issue - by Phlogiston - 09-03-2017, 06:13 PM
RE: Toner issue - by mcusi - 09-03-2017, 07:10 PM
RE: Toner issue - by Tgace459 - 09-06-2017, 08:06 AM



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