New paint in the sun.
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New paint in the sun.
Just got my Street Glide painted. Would like to park it on the street out front but sun will shine directly on it for a long portion of the day. I could cover it, but again the new paint.
Just wondering which option you guys think would be better. Here in Portland it's going to get about 89 today and 62% humidity. Or if both options are terrible I can leave it in storage, just harder to ride it like that. I'm not worried about theft I have good insurance. Just literally the new paint is the only concern. Still have at least 3 weeks left before it's fully hardened and I can put emblems back on, etc.
Just wondering which option you guys think would be better. Here in Portland it's going to get about 89 today and 62% humidity. Or if both options are terrible I can leave it in storage, just harder to ride it like that. I'm not worried about theft I have good insurance. Just literally the new paint is the only concern. Still have at least 3 weeks left before it's fully hardened and I can put emblems back on, etc.
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Check with your painter for they're recommendation they should know. Body shops I've dealt with have always told me to park in the sun....I was told it helps to "cure" the paint.....but check with the expert who painted yours. They know what paint they used and know what it takes.
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Check with your painter for they're recommendation they should know. Body shops I've dealt with have always told me to park in the sun....I was told it helps to "cure" the paint.....but check with the expert who painted yours. They know what paint they used and know what it takes.
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If theyre a professional shop and force dried it or IR its good to go in an hour once its cooled. If they let it air dry its typically 48hrs unless you have a lacquer paint job
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I've always put in sun to help dry. I've painted 7 vehicles one being a harley with ppg tri- coat. Never a problem
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I'll bet the OP doesn't check back in here ... Uncontrolled heat can be detrimental to a fresh paint ... Solvents an be trapped which will lead to bubbles, peeling and delamination ...Do what you think is best ... Good luck
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I've painted many cars and scooters over the years
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I've painted many cars and scooters over the years
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