Should fingers be dry, when applying white water based adhesive?

[Fanjeera]

Could it matter? Maybe it even helps, if I dilute the glue even more, to get a more smoother coat? Thank you! There's just so many coats and when you have to definitely totally dry the skin, it will get tiring.

 

[Fanjeera]

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[deg_dilemma]

Yes fingers should be dry or it makes the bond weaker and will need longer to cure

But you don't have to be so strict. I just have a towel to hand and use that to keep fingers dry.

Why so many coats? I only use one or two coats with approx 5 minute gap between applications. This gives a solid 7 to 10 day hold. The less coats, the easier the clean-up.

 

[Fanjeera]

Yes fingers should be dry or it makes the bond weaker and will need longer to cure

But you don't have to be so strict. I just have a towel to hand and use that to keep fingers dry.

Why so many coats? I only use one or two coats with approx 5 minute gap between applications. This gives a solid 7 to 10 day hold. The less coats, the easier the clean-up.

Because I use Ghostbond Platinum and the instructions say so. I get a solid 4 week hold as well. Base cleanup is difficult yes.