# Cure Protocols

Time-to-buff and Time-to-recoat schedules.

## Environmental Factors
Standard conditions: 70°F (21°C) at 45% RH.
- **Cold (<60°F):** Double all times.
- **Humid (>65% RH):** Risk of "Blush" (milky clouding) in Nitro. Do not spray.

## Schedules

### Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- **Flash Time:** 15-20 minutes.
- **Recoat:** 1 hour.
- **Cure to Buff:** 14-21 days minimum. (Smell test: if it smells like solvent, it's not done).

### Polyurethane (Wipe-On)
- **Flash Time:** N/A.
- **Recoat:** 4-6 hours.
- **Cure to Buff:** 3-5 days.

### Tru-Oil / Danish Oil
- **Soak in:** 5-10 minutes.
- **Wipe off:** Immediate.
- **Recoat:** 12-24 hours.
- **Cure:** 7 days.

### Shellac (French Polish)
- **Flash:** Instant.
- **Session Gap:** 24 hours between heavy spiraling sessions.
- **Cure to Hard:** 3-5 days.

### Waterborne (Target / StewMac)
- **Flash:** 30 minutes.
- **Recoat:** 1-2 hours.
- **Cure to Buff:** 5-7 days (Cures faster than Nitro).
