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The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0

Single-coat acrylic · US · not yet reviewed

Check your container: This countdown is for the Single-coat acrylic variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long before you can topcoat The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0?

Short answer

Safe to touch: 30 minutes.
Ready for topcoat: 2 hours.
Models & miniatures

Project stage ladder

Demolding, handling, finishing and final use may occur at different times

ShapeSetFinishUse

For model miniature, identify which stage the stated to touch 30 minutes milestone actually unlocks. Earlier handling does not prove final cure.

Calculate the next project stage

When did this project stage begin?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Safe to touch30 minutes
  • Ready for topcoat2 hours

From manufacturer source · checked 2026-10-25.

Conditions & fine print

Drying time can change with temperature, humidity, film thickness and surface conditions.

Using this specific product

The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 is listed here as the Single-coat acrylic version for model miniature. For using this product, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Single-coat acrylic; related versions can use different timing.
  • For model miniature, pay particular attention to the exact variant, preparation and environmental conditions.
  • At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.

How to check readiness

Check the real material or treated area at the slowest location before the next step. Confirm the surface is dry and ready before continuing. Touch only a hidden edge first; a dry surface can conceal a soft layer underneath. Allow approximately 2 hours before varnish or another demanding layer.

Avoid this mistake

The first visible change is not always the manufacturer’s final-use milestone.

Questions

How long does this product take to dry?

Dry to the touch in approximately 30 minutes. Allow approximately 2 hours before varnish or another demanding layer. Times vary with temperature, humidity, thickness and surface conditions.

What affects this product dry time?

Drying time can change with temperature, humidity, film thickness and surface conditions.