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t3hw4h Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:44 am

According to the instructions on the back of my can of DupliColor Bumper Coating, the temperature of the can and the surface I will be applying it to needs to be "between 20-33C".

Being that's it's wintery in Vancouver, BC - am I really going to have to wait until summer to get this bumper painted?

Does anyone know if this is a common requirement for painting or if I might find another product that doesn't require the surface to be warm?

Vango Conversions Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:27 pm

You really want to follow the instructions and make sure the temp is in the recommended range before painting. I just painted a few suspension parts when the temp was too cold and the paint dried fine but it looks a little funny. Fine on the underside of the van, but not something you want on a cosmetic part like your bumpers.

Set up a little paint booth in a garage with an electric heater. Bring the bumper and paint inside to warm up for a few hours ahead of time and then spray them in your warm booth.

pioneer1 Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:52 pm

Follow the directions or it won't cure properly. I warm up the parts,run outside and spray, then return them to the warm indoors.



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