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How long does it take for enamel paint to fully dry?
Most enamel model paints will be fully dried (cured) between 48 and 72 hours after application.
Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule, and a lot depends on the type of enamel paint used, how much of it is applied, and where it is left to dry. But the 48 hours plus rule should keep you out of trouble in the majority of cases.
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the drying times for enamel paint. Many articles proclaim enamel can be handled in as little as one hour after painting. It should be made clear, however, that this relates to the paint being surface dry (touch dry), and the paint underneath will still be soft and vulnerable after such a short period. In contrary to this, Airfix's website advises a drying time of 10 days for their metallic enamel paint, so you never can quite tell.
Despite the confusion and many contradicting times, the general consensus on the subject would suggest that as the paint job is such an important part of a model's final appearance, the longer you can leave it, the better.
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