2 pack (2k) lacquer not curing / hardening

[jack_davey]

Just refurbed a set of wheels in my garage using rattle cans, filled and sanded all the curb marks with isopon filler, primed with acid etch 1k primer, used some halfords gloss black for the base coat, then used Pro-xl 2k lacquer.

The wheels have had just short of a week to dry and harden properly, but the lacquer still has a slight tack to it, ie: if you press hard with your fingers it makes an imprint.
I definitely released the hardener into the lacquer before applying it, you have to pull a ring on the bottom of the can and twist it to release the hardening agent.

Any experienced sprayers have an idea what might be happening or how I can sort it?

 

[Herr Flick]

are they in a damp area?? have they been able to cure ie with some sort of heat??
did you shake the laquer to mix the hardener properly??

 

[JD]

The moist environment (garage, cellar etc) is a good shout. Same happened to me when I sprayed some parts.

 

[DMH-01]

Sounds like whats been said above. Bring them indoors if you can and leave over night.

 

[jack_davey]

I did think about leaving them in my bedroom over night, if it is the moisture in the air, does it spoil 2k? Or can I just dry them out in my room, or bake them in a paint booth?

 

[Herr Flick]

if they havent cured yet then i wouldnt be sticking them in my bedroom!!

 

[Gaz_]

Solvent abuse lol!