Author Topic: Cold weather painting? (Read 1964 times)

robdrobd · « **on:** February 10, 2012, 06:12:11 AM »

Can I paint some parts outside in the cold and then bring them in the heated garage to warm up/cure? My wife can't stand the fumes and overspray. Its about 40 degrees out and I will be using Duplicolor ceramic paint.

Blitzburgh207 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:18:52 AM »

...I think you should send her shopping and paint them in the garage! lol.

robdrobd · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:20:22 AM »

If I send her shopping then I lose all of my profits from using a rattle can...and then some

knox-cb · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:23:37 AM »

Yes, but limit the parts exposure to the cold. Cold parts tend retain surface moisture.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:40:13 AM »

got tent?

Blitzburgh207 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:27:30 AM »

Quote from: robdrobd on February 10, 2012, 06:20:22 AM

If I send her shopping then I lose all of my profits from using a rattle can...and then some

Sounds like you've already considered that option

I'm interested in this as well as I'm working out of my barn/sun room for the winter. Good luck!

robdrobd · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:34:24 AM »

I have a Reddy Heater in the garage. I was thinking of uniformly warming the parts then taking them out quickly to spray, then back in to warm in between coats.

Pecantree · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:48:06 AM »

Just did the engine case's on my K3. Proped the case's in front of the heater and got them pretty warm. Also heated the rattle can in a bowl of hot water. It was about 50 deg outside. I think it works pretty good. Gonna take them to my neighbors garage and cook them in his outdoor oven.
Good luck
Steve

grcamna2 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:51:35 AM »

Pecantree,
Depending on the type of paint you use..don't cook them over 200 degrees,unless it's high heat paint

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robdrobd · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2012, 07:54:58 AM »

Its only about 40 here today, but I think I may give it a shot. Most of my engine is polished covers, so I really only need to spray the fins and the head. Since it is going to be aluminum over aluminum, it should work ok.

KJ790 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2012, 08:07:29 AM »

Quote from: Pecantree on February 10, 2012, 07:48:06 AM

Just did the engine case's on my K3. Proped the case's in front of the heater and got them pretty warm. Also heated the rattle can in a bowl of hot water. It was about 50 deg outside. I think it works pretty good. Gonna take them to my neighbors garage and cook them in his outdoor oven.
Good luck
Steve

I've done this as well, didn't have a problem. I heated the can in warm water right before I sprayed it, then let the paint dry in my warm garage.

Where in Syracuse are you?

robdrobd · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2012, 08:27:05 AM »

I am west of Syracuse. Town of Camillus/Warners.

KJ790 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2012, 08:32:10 AM »

Quote from: robdrobd on February 10, 2012, 08:27:05 AM

I am west of Syracuse. Town of Camillus/Warners.

Haha, no way, I live in the village of Camillus. We are gonna have to get together and ride this summer. I know there are a few other members of this forum in the syracuse area as well.

robdrobd · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:52:03 AM »

Sounds good. I know a few guys around town that have stables full if SOHC's

lucky · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2012, 10:08:13 AM »

I get my parts warmed up and the paint warmed up, and then I quickly take it outside ,paint it and quickly bring it into my office room and hang up the part on a coat hanger. When my wife gets home she says, I have you been painting in the house?" ( damn I cannot believe she can smell that when i painted it 5 hours ago.) I honestly answer "no" and that I painted it outside. She goes into the kitchen and lights some incense.

robdrobd · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2012, 10:25:07 AM »

My wife has the nose of a Bloodhound, lucky for me she has the body of a Greyhound

750K · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2012, 12:47:47 PM »

You have to be carefull with the cold, like everyone said warm the parts and paint up first. I've painted the odd thing in cooler weather and gloss paint can haze or flatten if it's in the cold a touch to long. It doesn't take much to ruin the finish sometimes.

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2012, 01:07:31 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on February 10, 2012, 09:52:03 AM

Sounds good. I know a few guys around town that have stables full if SOHC's

Count me in!

ZanVooden · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2012, 01:55:09 PM »

Quote from: 750K on February 10, 2012, 12:47:47 PM

You have to be carefull with the cold, like everyone said warm the parts and paint up first. I've painted the odd thing in cooler weather and gloss paint can haze or flatten if it's in the cold a touch to long. It doesn't take much to ruin the finish sometimes.

Yes you have to do it quickly. Especially with the duplicolor ceramic paint. If it dries cold, it hazes to an almost grey color. It happens very quickly. So you'll have to spray thin coat quickly and get them inside to dry in the warm temps.

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Author Topic: Cold weather painting? (Read 1964 times)