Full-strengrh Oil-based Polyurethane on hull

[vvvjames]

I made a rookie mistake on my Albatros hull. Because I am a rookie. I am wondering how bad this will be. I read here that I could use a clear satin, oil based polyurethane for my hull.

I also read "wipe on" as a verb and not an adjective, I didn't realize dilution was a crucial step in the process. I applied full strength poly on the hull last night using a foam brush, and I fear I may have put too much on. 12 hours later it is still tacky and shiny.

Is this something I can sand down and recoat with an appropriately diluted mixture? Or should I stick with full strength and be more conservative with it's application. Thank you in advanced for advice, maybe I'm overthinking it. 

[BritByker]

If it were mine, I'd get it somewhere warm and wait.  Anything you do while it is sticky would likely be just more of a mess.

[vvvjames]

12 minutes ago, BritByker said:

If it were mine, I'd get it somewhere warm and wait.  Anything you do while it is sticky would likely be just more of a mess.

Thank you, I'll do that. Still learning the patience part of model making. 

[Knocklouder]

 I had  to use a fan in front of a portable heater for 3 days to dry up a plastic model that I made. Air movement is the key, but like the above statement  , wait a few days if you try anything while it is sticky , you'll make more of a mess.

 Rember that two thin coats are better than one thick one.

 

Knocklouder 😁 

[Keith Black]

9 hours ago, vvvjames said:

Is this something I can sand down and recoat with an appropriately diluted mixture? Or should I stick with full strength and be more conservative with it's application. Thank you in advanced for advice, maybe I'm overthinking it. 

 James, I'm unfamiliar with Varathane Polyurethane, I have only ever used Minwax Polyurethane. Once upon a time I did the same thing as yourself and tried wiping down with paint thinner and made a dog's lunch of the whole thing, In the end I still had to wait till the poly dried where I could then sand down and start over.

 

 Lesson learned......set it aside and wait till it dries. Find something to work on while you twiddle your fingers. 

[RVB]

8 hours ago, vvvjames said:

Thank you, I'll do that. Still learning the patience part of model making. 

Don’t feel bad we all have been very anxious to get on with our builds and in the end it always makes the problem worse. That is why most of us have more than one build at the same time. Between paint drying, ordering needed parts etc it takes our minds off the problem and before you know it the problem is over and we can continue without making the problem worse. I go by the saying Time Heals All Wounds and in this case it will. 
Best Rick

[vvvjames]

3 hours ago, Keith Black said:

 James, I'm unfamiliar with Varathane Polyurethane, I have only ever used Minwax Polyurethane. Once upon a time I did the same thing as yourself and tried wiping down with paint thinner and made a dog's lunch of the whole thing, In the end I still had to wait till the poly dried where I could then sand down and start over.

 

 Lesson learned......set it aside and wait till it dries. Find something to work on while you twiddle your fingers. 

Thank you Keith, very much been appreciating your input. Got the nail vice drill thing today and went to work cutting/staining parts that will be put on the deck later! Better than watching the poly dry

[vvvjames]

3 hours ago, RVB said:

Don’t feel bad we all have been very anxious to get on with our builds and in the end it always makes the problem worse. That is why most of us have more than one build at the same time. Between paint drying, ordering needed parts etc it takes our minds off the problem and before you know it the problem is over and we can continue without making the problem worse. I go by the saying Time Heals All Wounds and in this case it will. 
Best Rick

Thank you Rick, I was wondering how someone could handle more than one of these things at a time haha!