Epoxy paint in cold weather
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Epoxy paint in cold weather
Looking for some knowledge here.
I am currently building the 21x3.25 front wheel for my 06 bob. The rim is being powdered and while I have the wheel off I figured I would epoxy my lower sliders. Only problem is that it's about 45 degrees here and I do not have a heated garage. I was wondering if this will cause any problems with the epoxy curing and hardening. Any info would help,
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I am currently building the 21x3.25 front wheel for my 06 bob. The rim is being powdered and while I have the wheel off I figured I would epoxy my lower sliders. Only problem is that it's about 45 degrees here and I do not have a heated garage. I was wondering if this will cause any problems with the epoxy curing and hardening. Any info would help,
Thanks
I mean you're already half way tore down with it. Might as well and get it done right the first time and not have to tear it apart and pay to get it done later.
Plus the powdercoat is going to be more chip resistant.
Plus the powdercoat is going to be more chip resistant.
we are local man, prob have a set in stock we can do an exchange on for you. if you are not comfortable tearing down your forks our shop also offers a tear down and rebuild service. we are happy to help you out!
looking at your avitar it appears you have a st bob, if so we have a set of exchange sliders in stock we use for customers. you would have no down time this way.
looking at your avitar it appears you have a st bob, if so we have a set of exchange sliders in stock we use for customers. you would have no down time this way.
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I did some parts a couple weeks ago, and after a couple days they were dry to the touch so I brought them in the house where my wife keeps it 70 degrees or hotter to finish curing for a week. They came out real nice.
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we are local man, prob have a set in stock we can do an exchange on for you. if you are not comfortable tearing down your forks our shop also offers a tear down and rebuild service. we are happy to help you out!
looking at your avitar it appears you have a st bob, if so we have a set of exchange sliders in stock we use for customers. you would have no down time this way.
looking at your avitar it appears you have a st bob, if so we have a set of exchange sliders in stock we use for customers. you would have no down time this way.
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I paint water treatment plants and technology clean rooms, amongst other things......
1. the offer to get it from Joe is your easy fix.
2. search product on the web and look for MSDS and/or PDS for the product. PDS is the technical data sheet, you dont need msds. On the technical data sheet you will find all kinds of information spelled out and some implied. look for cure times and temps or application temps, if that does not help try storage temps. either way metal painting normally wants 50+ degrees, AND the temp and dewpoint need to be more than 5degrees apart or there will be wetness.
I held off on some painting because the metal was 48 degrees. also call a rep of the product and ask them what to expect.
1. the offer to get it from Joe is your easy fix.
2. search product on the web and look for MSDS and/or PDS for the product. PDS is the technical data sheet, you dont need msds. On the technical data sheet you will find all kinds of information spelled out and some implied. look for cure times and temps or application temps, if that does not help try storage temps. either way metal painting normally wants 50+ degrees, AND the temp and dewpoint need to be more than 5degrees apart or there will be wetness.
I held off on some painting because the metal was 48 degrees. also call a rep of the product and ask them what to expect.
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It will take a long time to dry. The outside ill dry first and leave it soft inside. Once the outside has dried no air can get to the paint or inside. It needs to dry inside out not outside in.
What you can do is get a large box that will close up, put a 100 watt or heat bulb in it. It will still take a little longer but it will dry inside out. you will need to rub it out pretty good afterwards.
Powder coating is the best way to go though.
Some things has paid their dues.
What you can do is get a large box that will close up, put a 100 watt or heat bulb in it. It will still take a little longer but it will dry inside out. you will need to rub it out pretty good afterwards.
Powder coating is the best way to go though.
Some things has paid their dues.
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