Tempted wrote on 12/12/13 at 19:03:25:justin_o_guy2 wrote on 12/12/13 at 12:18:45:Ive got some raw metal that needs paint. Its not gonna be above 50* out there. The rattlecan says not to use it below 60.. What happens if I do?
It will likely run, won't stick well and won't dry for a very very long time. I use low temp activator and reducer when its cold out. I also just purchased a big kerosene heater for the garage.
MMkay,, heres what I did. I fired up heaters & used a heat gun on places the heater wasnt hitting, heated up the rattlecan in front of the "Jet engine" kerosene heater. Primed, waited, heat it up some, waited, did the heat cycle a few times, then did the same with the red paint. Yes, it took a long time to dry. I still have no idea how the adhesion worked out, since Ive been careful with it. As for running, meeh,, I did no worse than any other paint work. If you looked at the generator propane mod job, you saw my handiwork with a rattlecan.
Thats a very nice shade of blue youre using. The starter & other little parts painted to match will make it really catch the eye. Im not much for flames & Im not at all into skulls & such, but that paint youve chosen would really support a silver "ice" detail of some sort. I hope Im using the right word. What Im trying to describe, Ive seen on Counting Cars.
They fixed up a Chevy ( wanna say about a 35 model) & boat painted to match. The silver flames were almost see thru, they were subtle, not "in your face", they highlited the base color, instead of contrasting or competing with it,
Of course, if ALL you do is paint it & do a fine job, that Color? Its gonna be so good lookin, the shocks, the starter, the detail, its gonna be a head turner.
Are you planning on smoothing out anything on the frame? Taking off reflectors, plugging holes, stuff like that?
Any changes planned for the chrome braces on the rear fender?