Prepare for Future Touch-ups

What happens here

A professional tip is to always reserve a small amount of the un-catalyzed topcoat (e.g., in a quart can) for potential future touch-ups. Once paint is catalyzed, any leftover product will harden and become unusable after its pot life expires. By having a separate, un-catalyzed quantity, you can easily address any future imperfections or damage to the cabinets without needing to re-order or re-mix a full batch.

Goal: Always retain a small, un-catalyzed quantity of the topcoat for potential future touch-ups. This ensures that repairs can be made without the need for purchasing and mixing new product, as catalyzed paint is unusable after its pot life.