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  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: NW Washington
Posted by dirkpitt77 on Sunday, January 25, 2015 9:57 AM

I'd say you'd be okay to paint, but be aware that temperature does affect drying time, so you may need to adjust your process accordingly. I try to paint at room temperature whenever possible. I use rattle cans and lacquers in the garage however, which is about 20degrees cooler, usually. I will take the model from my office bench out to the garage to paint while the model is warmed up to room temp, then I bring it in after I've laid on the coat of paint. I figure this way most of the fumes stay in the garage, while maximizing optimum temperature for drying.

Chris

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    August 2012
Posted by JMorgan on Friday, January 23, 2015 2:26 PM

Also, I leave the heat on for 48 hrs after use to let the paint dry. You should bring yours inside the house.

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    August 2012
Posted by JMorgan on Friday, January 23, 2015 2:24 PM

I have an outdoor heated shed that I use. However, I can't keep the heat on when I am not there so I bring the paints I will use indoors for a day and then go out to use it just to be sure.

  • Member since
    January 2015
paint tempurature
Posted by Jeremy77 on Sunday, January 11, 2015 2:19 PM
My work bench is on my garage with is usually on the 50s during the winter. Will I be ok to paint in there?
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