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Blurv100

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My old skid loader is getting pretty ugly with rust, so I thought I'd do some sanding and painting over the winter- do it in sections.

I'm just going to use spray cans, and they always specify a minium temperature. Why is that? Is it just a matter of drying time, or is a certain minimum temperature necessary for bonding or something important.

I don't care if it takes a week to dry, but I don't want the paint to fall off next summer.
 
I've had good luck with cold temperature painting but the set and drying time can take a few days instead of a few hours and you must watch out for "sags" as they take longer to show up. I usually use Rustoleum or Krylon and make sure everything is very clean to start. Good luck!
 
OK then... I'm going to get started. I'm planning to use rustoleum, so I can procede with confidence!

Thanks for the reply
 
When you get it all ready to paint, you should "wash" it down with mineral spirits, or the final-wash stuff they use in auto paint shops. Trade name used to be:"Pre-kleano".
Washing it down just before painting, and without using one of those products mentioned above, will leave a mess, as paint is not compatible with gasoline or oil!
This from a retired auto painter.
 
^^ Yeah? Well if your such a great painter, why do they call you "Rusty"?

Seriousdly though, thanks for that. I have a couple of partial cans of liquid sandpaper, laquer thinner, and other stuff like that I was going to finally use up on this project.
 
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