Painting heat advice

Rorie · Nov 6, 2018

I am away to spray the rear tub of my defender. I have a gazebo with sides to put the car in, but obviously need to heat it up.

I understand that propane burners add a lot of moisture to the air, so are not ideal for painting in, but ceramic heaters don't actually heat the air, just the item infront of them.

So, any thoughts on what the best type of heater would be for inside the gazebo but to keep the air dry?

Thanks

Colthebrummie · Nov 6, 2018

Dirty great infrared ones, but expect a big lecky bill later.

Col

Discokids · Nov 6, 2018

You're right about propane, very bad for garages in general.
What paint you using?

Ratae · Nov 6, 2018

I use infra red lamps for drying paint (SMART repairs) & as you say, they heat the item not the air.
For dry heat you're looking at electrical - https://www.argos.co.uk/search/electric-heater/ - but the bills aren't going to be pleasant!
Bear in mind that anything involving movement of air is going to stir up dust & that will stick in the surface of the paint leaving a lot of fine sanding & polishing work on the final job to get rid of all the resulting nibs.

Rorie · Nov 6, 2018

Its coach enamel paint i'm using. I probably wouldn't use it again, but I've done the rest of the car with it, so may as well continue!

I am thinking infra red lamps are probably best. I will just need to make sur the tent its self isn't too cold to start with I guess. Its a big space to heat with lots of opportunities for the heat to escape, so maybe large infrared lamps are better and just place them around the body work i'm painting (rear tub)?

Chrisw8 · Nov 6, 2018

Do it in the summer ?

Rorie · Nov 6, 2018

Haha, that was the plan! But something happened and it's now winter! Need to get it finished so I can progress with the project

Discokids · Nov 6, 2018

I'm in Scotland and it's 14 degrees at the moment, I've painted 2k in colder conditions than this with no problems but never with coach enamel so I'm out.

Bobsticle · Nov 6, 2018

Enamel should not be heated.

Ratae · Nov 6, 2018

Rorie said:
Its coach enamel paint i'm using. I probably wouldn't use it again, but I've done the rest of the car with it, so may as well continue!

I am thinking infra red lamps are probably best. I will just need to make sur the tent its self isn't too cold to start with I guess. Its a big space to heat with lots of opportunities for the heat to escape, so maybe large infrared lamps are better and just place them around the body work i'm painting (rear tub)?

You need to get the Technical Data Sheets for the paint you are using & follow the instructions therein.

JimS · Nov 9, 2018

Rorie said:
Haha, that was the plan! But something happened and it's now winter! Need to get it finished so I can progress with the project

Same. Time flies... Got some tubs of Raptor that are going to wait until the spring now...

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