A customer in my shop taught me something about clear coat I won't forget

This older guy brought in his '67 Mustang for a small scratch repair. He watched me mix the clear and said, 'You know, that stuff needs to breathe for a solid minute before you spray it, right?' He was right. I was rushing. I let it sit, sprayed it, and the finish came out way smoother. Has anyone else had a customer give you a tip that actually worked?

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james6723mo ago

What exactly did he mean by "breathe"? Was he talking about letting the activator mix in fully, or was it about letting solvents evaporate a bit first?

amyc223mo ago

Reminds me of how people overcomplain simple instructions.

aarons3624d ago

Dude overanalyzing "breathe" is peak internet. People just need to chill and follow the steps literally. It's not that deep.