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Dec 29, 2020 | 07:36 AM

killjoykarl

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Upgrades in the cold

My wonderful wife got me a 42in led bar for Christmas. My question how cold is to cold to take the grill off and risk the plastic breaking. I am mounting it in the bottom of grill but don’t want to break anything because of the cold in Michigan. Any tips would be awesome.

Dec 29, 2020 | 07:41 AM

GNR22

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I try not to play with plastic stuff if it is below 50°F. There's no magic number, but I don't want to be trying to JB Weld it back together if it's colder than that.

Dec 29, 2020 | 07:43 AM

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aound freezing or jus under should be fine. Do you have a garage or any thing you can put it in and get some warm air there to warm up.

Dec 29, 2020 | 07:49 AM

killjoykarl

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Have a garage trucks to tall to fit in it lol.

Dec 29, 2020 | 08:03 AM

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well get the front end in it and throw a space heater at it while you work.

Lower the door down a bit if you can. Try it make it as comfortable to you so you can take your time.

Dec 29, 2020 | 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GNR22

I try not to play with plastic stuff if it is below 50°F. There's no magic number, but I don't want to be trying to JB Weld it back together if it's colder than that.

No truer words have been spoken. I would dare do 40 degrees. Everything has tabs nowadays they are not flexible either. Being a remodeler and having done vinyl siding many times, cold absolutely is a factor regarding flexibility. Your smart thinking about it. Salamander heater blowing on it would do both of you a world of good.

"Senix" has a good thought too, kick the wifes car out and put the nose in