Morning Simon,
Its not that it 'smelt', it was more, when she stuck her head inside the side door, it was 'fumes' more like solvents and once Id stepped outside, I should have defo left the main door open, as well as the side door. Its definitely not as bad as a stronger, more solvent based product is, I'm sure, as people wouldn't be able to sleep in a tent with it if it was that potent, I'm sure it'd also be more a fire hazard, but hey, I'm no chemist.
Coat two has now been applied this morning, in the 'other direction' going door to door, as opposed to yesterdays back to front.
FWIW if anyone is interested, my tips for applying Fabisil Gold:
Items needed:
2 or 3 paintbrushes of varying size (defo a large and small for sure). I only used the 1/2 inch and 2 1/2 inch, but a inbetween size, maybe an inch may be better for the sides)
Tub/pot to empty Fabisil into (dont fill it too much)
Fabisil Gold https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002UG8IQK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Minimum 2 clean cloths (one for immediate splash/over run and should be kept on your person or within reach of the area you are working, the other for finishing and wiping hood down, as per instructions)
Space and shade. Even though I did this in a fairly large single garage, I was slightly restricted one side. It doesn't say apply out of direct sunlight, but I would apply in the shade/indoors rather than direct sunlight, as it'll dry too quick and 'may' leave it patchy
Application:
I started in the centre of the roof (moving towards the windscreen, and drivers door), with strokes bonnet to boot, a small area at a time. I started with the larger brush to cover more area. Once I reached the windscreen, about an inch away, I moved to the smaller 1/2 inch brush. On the edges (especially where the roof curves at the sides and front), this can run if the brush has too much liquid on. This is where you need your first cloth, to wipe any excess off, that is on any glass or bodywork. It doesnt instantly dry on glass/paint, but will be tricky to remove if left, so wipe away asap if you can. A moment or two wont hurt, just don't finish a 'section' before you do. Each time I started a new 'box' using the roof bars inside as my guide to sections, I over ran the previous wet bit, to ensure nothing dried patchy.
The seams I used the smaller brush for each time, to minimise splash and also get into the seams easier.
Once I'd finished the driver side 'half', I continued around the rear windscreen and then passenger rear quarter, before moving from rear to front down the passenger side. Continuing to do as many of my strokes front to back as possible. On areas around the sills and windows, it may be that both coats are front to back, as its easier to apply (depends on how steady your hands are)
Once I'd finished, the instructions say to wipe the surface (second cloth) I'm sure this is so that it spreads it and makes sure its a uniform finish, as well as soaking up excess so that drying times are about 6 hours. Dues to the heat in the garage yesterday, Id say mine was dry after about 4 hours, but I'd leave it overnight before re-applying or using the car, to be safe.
Advice:
Dont over load the brush. Its too easy to splash
Dont rush. Each coat took me about an hour, I will slow it down next time
Clean cloths are essential
Next time, I'll put newspaper closed into the side windows and close them up, to reduce glaze splash
Hope this helps anyone that doesn't use it already.
Thanks,
Mark