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02-08-2015, 10:25 AM | #1 |
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temperature painting epoxy 2k primer
Is it important to have garage at 70 degrees to paint?
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02-08-2015, 10:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: temperature painting epoxy 2k primer
What does the manufacturer's specs call for? 70d vs. ?
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02-08-2015, 11:12 AM | #3 |
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Re: temperature painting epoxy 2k primer
The item your painting has to be warm enough.
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02-08-2015, 11:20 AM | #4 |
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Re: temperature painting epoxy 2k primer
Yes, it is very important to have the air & metal at the proper temp for the best adhesion & flow. You can choose a hardener as low as 60 degrees with most paints.
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02-08-2015, 12:40 PM | #5 |
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Re: temperature painting epoxy 2k primer
I have painted in 35-45 temps---but then the painted items have to be mover to a warm place ---I tried some samples, even after 1 week in cold temps the sample seemed dry when cold, but got soft and sticky when warmed --but another week in warm hardened it ----but long term exposure testing can take years--I have some samples of other experiments going on 20+ years of testing
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02-08-2015, 02:33 PM | #6 |
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02-08-2015, 02:55 PM | #7 |
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Re: temperature painting epoxy 2k primer
I have a heated garage. And use heat lamps to warm the small parts that I paint.
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02-08-2015, 02:59 PM | #8 |
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Re: temperature painting epoxy 2k primer
It is after the painting that the heat needs to be kept up ---till the paint cures, 24-48 hours
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02-09-2015, 06:43 PM | #9 |
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Re: temperature painting epoxy 2k primer
Painted the cab today at 60 degrees. All went well, will check in am and see how it looks.
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