Epoxy in the sun....150 degrees

O

old soul

Member
2 coats black epoxy (1-1) yesterday.. last coat about 6:30 pm. Out in the good sun this morning at 9:30 am (front of shop is in shade until 9:15).
At about 2 hours my IR thermometer reads a high of 151 degrees on top surfaces. Is this too hot?

I know the recommend to keep epoxy temps no higher than 120 degrees with a heat lamp so I am concerned with the temperature this high.
Leave out in sun or bring it back inside? Thanks
 
do you mean just for curing purposes? if so its fine. gotta remember its going to spend its whole life getting baked from sun. 150 deg is nothing. now if you need to spray another coat then no. you dont want to spray more epoxy on a surface that is that hot.
 
Hey thanks, sarge. After my Dad passed away a few years ago, my priorities have changed. Finally reached a point to where I am closing in on painting my last customers restoration. Usually at my Moms 2 or 3 days a week now trying to maintain the property and the house and also what my Dad left behind. Mom's 85 years old now so when she calls, I gotta go! Have tried to get her to move in with us but she insists that she is 'better off at home'. Will still be doing odds and ends for other folks, just no more body restorations. Hope to finally get to work (play) with my own stuff soon. All MoPars !!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top