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Jul 17, 2011 | 12:17 PM

underthebridgejim

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Paint reducer ?

Is it safe to shoot a topcoat reducer rated at 85 degrees when its only 80 deegres. Will it just take a little longer to flash? The weather has been stuck at 80 for days now.

Jul 17, 2011 | 01:22 PM

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Yes, that will be perfect. The temp ratings are an approximate, and are only a guide, not anything set in stone. It also depends on how big of an area you're spraying. If you're only doing a spot on one panel, you could get away with using 70 reducer when it's 80, and conversely if you're doing a complete paint job, you might want a slower reducer, or perhaps a blend of 85 and 95, so it's not too dry by time you get all the way around the car.

Jul 17, 2011 | 01:31 PM

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Than you Wayne, i appreciate your help. Looks like a good day for paint.

Jul 17, 2011 | 01:38 PM

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Sounds like a plan.

I forgot to add not to skimp on your flash time. Allow plenty of time between coats, so as not to trap any solvents.

Jul 17, 2011 | 02:22 PM

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It will be somewhat easier to get runs tho!

Jul 17, 2011 | 02:27 PM

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It will be somewhat easier to get runs tho!

Ahh, but that's where the talent comes in. If it was easy, anyone could do it.

Jul 17, 2011 | 02:35 PM

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Talent? I asked for some of that at the paint store and they said come back in twenty years and then I could have some (maybe). LOL Thank you guys, I wouldnt even attemt this without your help and inspiration.

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Jul 17, 2011 | 02:47 PM

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A slower reducer shouldn't be a problem, just like Wayne stated. Now using a lower reducer in warmer weather can be a problem. I know, when I painted my F-2 I had planned for over a week to paint it. Temps were around 75° for a couple of weeks. The day I had planned to paint the truck the temps climbed into the 90s. For some reason, I don't remember it's been 18 years, I could only paint it on that one day. Well, I figured, if I kept the paint wet it should work out. Man, was I wrong. The paint dried fast and I ended up with paint the texture of 180 grit sand paper. I had to sand the entire cab down and start over, what a pain, not to mention the cost of more paint and reducer.