Is it good to spraypaint in the cold weather?

Wiseass · 10-22-03, 02:12 PM

like say in the garage or whatnot? I mean it obviously might take longer for the paint to dry correct? Reason I ask is I'm looking to start working on a case mod this winter since I won't be able to do stuff outside, and not having a basement the garage is the only place I can really do my work. After I move the cars of course

Will doing it in the cold garage be a problem?

Bensa · 10-22-03, 02:19 PM

Hmm, I don't think painting will bring any problems, but don't get a heatsource near the case. So, don't even touch the case for a long time after, during and before painting since this might cause condensation or warping in the metal. Not very big, but still enough to loosen the wet paint of the metal.

And as I often say, I'm not a 100% sure on this one, so can others give their oppinions?

Nightingale · 10-22-03, 03:48 PM

I use heatlamps on my parts and it works even in the cold. No condensation what so ever. Also I was aware that leaving wet paint in a cold area can cause hazing.

repo man11 · 10-22-03, 08:16 PM

Orangepeel can be a problem with cold temps. The paint is too cold to flow smoothly. You might find yourself laying it on thicker to try to get it to smooth out. Then you end up with a run!

If at all possible, try to paint with the temps in the 70's (Fahrenheit). But be careful about heating too. Paint fumes are flammable, so any heater with an open flame, such as propane, is not advisable.

Nightingale · 10-22-03, 08:20 PM

well on accident I left a wet piece out on a shelf without any heat on it and it hazed up some so leaving wet paint in cold weater is not a good thing.

Wiseass · 10-23-03, 07:56 AM

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Originally posted by Nightingale
well on accident I left a wet piece out on a shelf without any heat on it and it hazed up some so leaving wet paint in cold weater is not a good thing.

alright so if I say heat the garage first and maybe leave the door up a little bit for some air circulation I should be okay I guess.

I'm mainly doing this to just test out some painting techniques I've read up here on the forums and elsewhere.

thanks for all the input peeps!

stool · 10-23-03, 08:25 AM

Almost all paints have a temperature range on the can, usually between 50 and 80 degrees (f).

FarEast · 10-23-03, 08:29 AM

If you spray and let dry in a cold area it shouldnt be a problem lthough you might find that it takes longer to dry, bringing it inside might cause it to Fog which is very bad!

10-22-03, 02:12 PM	Thread Starter #1
Wiseass Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Aurora, Illinois	Is it good to spraypaint in the cold weather? like say in the garage or whatnot? I mean it obviously might take longer for the paint to dry correct? Reason I ask is I'm looking to start working on a case mod this winter since I won't be able to do stuff outside, and not having a basement the garage is the only place I can really do my work. After I move the cars of course Will doing it in the cold garage be a problem?
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Bensa Member Join Date: Jun 2003	Hmm, I don't think painting will bring any problems, but don't get a heatsource near the case. So, don't even touch the case for a long time after, during and before painting since this might cause condensation or warping in the metal. Not very big, but still enough to loosen the wet paint of the metal. And as I often say, I'm not a 100% sure on this one, so can others give their oppinions? __________________ The elephant/Epox verdict: Many readers have noted that their newly purchased elephants won't properly fit into the AGP slot of the 8KHA motherboards because some capacitors were in the way. Since most elephants don't comply with the AGP 2.0 specification, we recommend that God does a product recall on elephants.
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10-22-03, 08:16 PM	#4
repo man11 Member Join Date: Dec 2001	Orangepeel can be a problem with cold temps. The paint is too cold to flow smoothly. You might find yourself laying it on thicker to try to get it to smooth out. Then you end up with a run! If at all possible, try to paint with the temps in the 70's (Fahrenheit). But be careful about heating too. Paint fumes are flammable, so any heater with an open flame, such as propane, is not advisable.
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10-22-03, 08:20 PM	#5
Nightingale Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio	well on accident I left a wet piece out on a shelf without any heat on it and it hazed up some so leaving wet paint in cold weater is not a good thing. __________________ Asus p4pe--p4 1.8A--Corsair--PC3500--chieftec black Dragon--52x Velocd burner-- Sparkle 300w Aspire black X-dreamer--MSI K8N master2-- dual opteron 242 --1gb DDR400 Corsair Ultra low latency Registered Ecc ram--2x160Gb hatachi raid zero--sony dvd-rw burner-- 4x Smart fan 2 maxtor 30gb 7200rpm--maxtor 120gb 7200rpm--Samsung Syncmaster 171v--ATI AIW X800XL--Onboard sound--Sony MDRXD400's --Vantec Nexus 3.5" controller -- Antex NeoHE 550w psu. And the Pope said to the noob" GO AWAY NOOB!" heatware=Nightingale Ebay=Xblade1987
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10-23-03, 08:25 AM	#7
stool Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Albany, NY	Almost all paints have a temperature range on the can, usually between 50 and 80 degrees (f). __________________ My Heatware
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10-23-03, 08:29 AM	#8
FarEast Most Generous Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: J@pan	If you spray and let dry in a cold area it shouldnt be a problem lthough you might find that it takes longer to dry, bringing it inside might cause it to Fog which is very bad!
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