Now that the colder temperatures are upon us, the concern switches from products drying too fast and kicking off too quick in the warmer temps, to whether the products will dry at all and what happens if the product are exposed to Freezing temperatures.
Now that the colder temperatures are upon us, the concern switches from products drying too fast and kicking off too quick in the warmer temps, to whether the products will dry at all and what happens if the product are exposed to Freezing temperatures.
Can we still apply the products? The answer is yes.
It would take the Solvent Base well below zero to actually freeze. If that happened the product can be placed into a warmer environment to “unfreeze” and will be fine to use.
To apply our Mica Flake with the Roll on Rock® System in cold weather try to have the garage area warmed up as best as possible. Portable propane heaters will work well here and you can use them overnight if possible.
The Primer 4195, Top Coat and the rest of the materials should be placed in room temperature conditions for at least 24 hours prior to use. When mixing and applying the 4195 you may add up to 1 pint of Acetone or Xylene to the product (please read the install guide) to help the product flow a little easier. However, adding a thinner will prolong the drying times of the products. The usual dry time is about 24 hours at 50 degree temperatures.
We offer the 41 series Accelerators that were made with the colder temperature in mind. They will help speed up the curing rate of the 4195, 4100, 4150 and the life time primers, while not drastically affecting the pot life. One to three 8 oz Accelerators may be added to the products. Since they are meant for colder weather conditions, please be careful when adding them to the primers in warmer temps.
The actual installation is no different than usual. Back roll the 4195 and disperse the flakes. Remember that the Mica Flakes are a lot lighter than the normal Acrylic Chips we use, so it will physically take longer to apply the flakes.
The top coats also may be thinned slightly so they flow a lot more smoothly (please refer to the install guide). We do have accelerators for the 4800 Epoxies and the 50 series Poly’s if needed.
Overall, the application of the jobs in the colder temperature is about the same. The Accelerators will help drastically. It’s the physical aspect dealing with colder temperature that is difficult, like just getting
to the job in minus degrees temps. Stay warm!
Still Have Questions?
Contact Jimmy McGhee, Technical Support, at (714) 829-2552.