Painting in the sun
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From: Norfolk, VA
Vehicle: 2002 Beta Accent GSi
When you paint stuff, the rule of thumb from what I have gathered from this forum is to never do it if its below 60 degrees because the paint has a hard time sticking. How about on the opposite end of the spectrum? How hot should you never paint stuff in? Does paint have a difficult time adhering properly if its above 90 or 100 in the sun? Should you move parts or the car into a garage or shade so it cools down before painting?
Just paint mate.
I find painting in sun can cause issues when clear coating cause it drys fast. ( you should be fine with basecoat cause u should always lightly sand it before clear anyways.
I paint in Vented shed about 12ft by 10Ft, Its normaly 18-22C (64-71F) (painted around 6 Bodykits, Loads of alloys.. Panels everything..) used Cheap $1.50 cans and 2k paint in Air Guns.
It's all good. Morden paint is pretty secure.
I'v been painting without proper mask for about 2 years. Im suffering from it now as it affects me much easyer. So always wear the right gear.
I find painting in sun can cause issues when clear coating cause it drys fast. ( you should be fine with basecoat cause u should always lightly sand it before clear anyways.
I paint in Vented shed about 12ft by 10Ft, Its normaly 18-22C (64-71F) (painted around 6 Bodykits, Loads of alloys.. Panels everything..) used Cheap $1.50 cans and 2k paint in Air Guns.
It's all good. Morden paint is pretty secure.
I'v been painting without proper mask for about 2 years. Im suffering from it now as it affects me much easyer. So always wear the right gear.



