I use PG at least twice a week and am comfortable with it most times.
On longer stretches of blank i use a technique similar to how one does a grip: spin rod in a lathe at about 100 to 200 rpm apply PG saturated foam brush with one pass, wait 30 minutes then come back from the other direction and its done.
So lat night on a sage 4 wt i did that over 3 coats of CP where the logo is and my name/company sticker sits and after two coats its setup sort of grainy like fine( way smaller than actual sugar) crystals formed.
Enough you can feel with fingertips.
I know it never dries like epoxy but this is not right.
So do i strip and do over or light sand and third coat it or check environment for contaminnents or?
Humidy was 75% and temp 75 at time of application in doors.
Room was prepped with dyson prior to application so its pretty dust free .

The crystals would have to be either air bubbles or actual grit/dirt of some kind. I'd apply a little on a test stick and make sure nothing has gotten in there, or was in your foam brush.

Beyond that, you should be able to lightly sand the surface and reapply another coat.

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Thirty minutes between coats is not long enough by far. Was the humidity lower than usual for your area? I have used Perma Gloss since before it had a name, and never recoat in under 6 hours.

I have let Permagloss dry for one or two days and when re-coating it acted like Lacquer over enamel paint
When I do several coats I let it set for MAYBE 15 minutes I have found this works better Just letting it set
I have always said it is too hot and a auto clear two stage was a lot better and could be adjusted to the temperature

Bill - willierods.com

Do you get wrinkles or crystals? There is a difference and they indicate different problems.

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Tom, looking real close its wrinkles. Thought it was grains but its wrinkles.

Okay, that is indeed indicative of a recoat that is either too soon, or too late. Generally, a wait time of 1-hour between coats is best.

Let what you have dry for a day or two, and then sand lightly and recoat. I think you'll be okay.

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Thanks.

How did it turn out any updates?

Guys, thanks for help.
Progress report:
I sanded with block and 180 then 400 grit under running water and gave it thin coat( once dry of course), better but not 100%.
Left it 24 hours and again sand and thin coat and now i am finally happy.
Will see after another 24 hours.

I have a few miniature glass bottles with Pg, epiphanes,deft, and other finishes in them.
I leave them outside together with coated blanks/thread etc for testing and its surprising to me how much some of them can shrink/possibly wrinkle after a few weeks.
PG was the big shocker to me.
At 1/4 inch thick(yes i know you would never have it that thick) it can pull a good few milimeters away from the edge of bottle after a few weeks.
Must be a lot of volatiles in it.

This is a pic of problem area today, looking not too bad now.


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Off the question - but I hope that you are using a respirator - not a dust mask - while working indoors. That stuff will mess with your brain cells and lungs.

It would be wise to use it outdoors. read the label and take it seriously.
Herb

Off the question - but I hope that you are using a respirator - not a dust mask - while working indoors. That stuff will mess with your brain cells and lungs.

It would be wise to use it outdoors. read the label and take it seriously.
Herb

Herb, what "stuff" are you talking about?

R,
Permagloss.
Herb

R,
Permagloss.
Herb

R,
Permagloss.
Herb

Herb, yes