Samurai 20V Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Guys, My Supra needs to go in to have the roof and bonnet sprayed, I am a bit concerned on when to spray it. The shop has a full spray booth, heaters etc... I was planning on doing it in December but its really cold here in that time, around 0deg... Will the cold have any effect to the finish? I could wait until March/April (temp is around 15-20deg) but the car is being exported in June, is that enough time for the paint to properly cure b4 it spends 1month at sea? I am not keen to spray it back in South Africa as I have had a few bad experiences with my previous car.. What do you guys recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Guys, My Supra needs to go in to have the roof and bonnet sprayed, I am a bit concerned on when to spray it. The shop has a full spray booth, heaters etc... I was planning on doing it in December but its really cold here in that time, around 0deg... Will the cold have any effect to the finish? I could wait until March/April (temp is around 15-20deg) but the car is being exported in June, is that enough time for the paint to properly cure b4 it spends 1month at sea? I am not keen to spray it back in South Africa as I have had a few bad experiences with my previous car.. What do you guys recommend? If the shop do have heaters, it should be fine. I think it only take a couple of hours in the "hoven" for the paint to cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeG Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 As long as its been left to bake a while in the oven it will be fine, I would look into getting a protection detail done for it going over seas if your concerned about it during export Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCK10 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 The shop has a full spray booth, heaters etc.. Mitchell would be the man to ask to be 100% sure, but if it has a proper spray booth as you've said above, it will be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 If the shop do have heaters, it should be fine. I think it only take a couple of hours in the "hoven" for the paint to cure. As long as its been left to bake a while in the oven it will be fine, I would look into getting a protection detail done for it going over seas if your concerned about it during export Thks, I will give it a full detail with Jetseal and Collinite 476 b4 it hits the seas, hope its enough.. Mitchell would be the man to ask to be 100% sure, but if it has a proper spray booth as you've said above, it will be fine! Thks, will drop him a PM...The shop is well kitted out, booth, heater fans etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 no probs if the booth is heated and well venitlated ect, cold is always a pain but only because everyone has there hands in there pockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Ill will be fine with heat, once the paint is layed on and settles the metal is protected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 no probs if the booth is heated and well venitlated ect, cold is always a pain but only because everyone has there hands in there pockets Ill will be fine with heat, once the paint is layed on and settles the metal is protected Thanks guys! Makes life easier for me,will send the car in Dec when I am on holiday in South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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