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When is it too cold to paint metal?
« on: September 10, 2008, 02:06:46 pm »
Autumn is moving in fast this year (I'm in Southern Ontario... close to Buffalo NY for you USAnians). I need to sand and paint some metal legs outdoors. Didn't have time all summer, and now I just can't leave these projects to sit another winter.

So? Opinions? It's always good to have painted metal bake in the sun. How cold is too cold though?
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Re: When is it too cold to paint metal?
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2008, 03:54:27 pm »
Check the pain can, but 60-65 F is the common minimum apply temperature for most paints.
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Re: When is it too cold to paint metal?
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2008, 03:54:41 pm »
I've got a can of Rustoleum that says to use outside when it's between 50-90F (10-32C for you METRIC-aticians)
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Re: When is it too cold to paint metal?
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2008, 05:44:37 pm »
Just keep them indoors until its time to paint and I don't think you'll have any problem. You can soak a spray can in hot (tap hot) water to make it flow better.
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