I have a Big Truck to put a pinstripe on and the garage I usually use this time of year is not tall enough.
If I use low temp reducer, how cold can it be to do outside? We have been averaging in the 40-50 degree range here during the day lately. Thanks for the help!!!!!!!
------------------ Troy Haas "Metal_Leg" on mIRC
SAM Signs & RPM Auto Graphix 812-437-5367 Evansville,Indiana
"Chaos, panic, disorder - my work here is done."
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Hey Troy thats fine for low temp reducer but I gotta tell ya that I use a completly different formular for my striping. I use Chromatic Chromaflo and find that it works best for me, no matter what the temperture. I find the brush flows much easier and it also gives a glossier finish.
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troy....you need to try a little of this stuff before you put it on the truck..it may wrinkle the trucks paint...when its cold i have put DUPONT LAQURER RETARDER in the one shot..as a reducer..but you have to use it sparinly and add it to the one slowly or it will "shock" the one shot and it will curdle.
------------------ joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-944-5060 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND
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Hello Troy, I find working in 40 degree weather a bit risky for adhesion as well as for my health. The problem is that it is likely to be considerably colder within a few hours of application. I would consider making it the truck owner's problem and see if he can arrange for a warm space to work. Usually, these guys have a friend who will loan their garage. That way, you don't have to work in the cold as well. I think it comes down to respect for us as professionals...my customers automatically assume that they are going to supply me with an appropriate space.
Good Luck
------------------ Bruce Deveau 331 Main St. Amesbury, Ma USA 01913 pop04667@tiac.net
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We at One Shot do not recommend using our Enamels below 50 degrees F. Two things can happen, the first is sagging. Another problem that can arise is because the paint dries much slower at lower temps, moisture can be absorbed by the paint film causing loss of gloss. Cisco mentioned just such a problem last week. The hardener will help to a certain extent, but it's just that at low temps solvents just don't want to flash off. Keep it above 50 degrees F. (that's 10 degrees C to the rest of the world) and you should be alright. Kevin
------------------ Kevin Ledbetter One Shot LLC kledbett@netnitco.net http://www.1shot.com
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thanks kevin, i am having the same problem with both paint and vinyl this week because of lower temps. i just don't letter below 50 degrees. i did put some vinyl on today by heating up the truck surface with a heat gun then applying the vinyl.
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I have two trucks to do now. One a furniture truck all paint, and the other a nice new peterbilt with vinyl lettering and paint pinstriping. I found a place to use, but it stays full. Have to wait until it is a little less full, or wait for a couple 50 degree days. Ah well, the trials and tribulations of winter. Thanks to Kevin for giving us the official thingy. By the way, what if I put a heater inside the bed of the furniture truck which will in turn heat up the walls of the outside of the truck, I think. Will that work? ------------------ John Deaton III Deaton Signs&Grafix 109 N. Cumberland Ave.,Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-573-9101
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