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Old 12-21-2014, 10:03 PM   #1
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epoxy question

I shot some epoxy on my roof on Friday but had some equipment issues that kept me from being able to finish. I shot two coats but wanted to shot a third since my truck will be sporting the epoxy for some time. The weather has not cooperated yesterday or today. Tomorrow at around 5 it will be 72 hours. If I am able to shoot inside the 72 hours, even if it is by two or three, I won’t have to scuff it correct or will it be better if I do? Also in either case, do I use wax and grease remover to clean the roof before shooting it again? I am hoping I can get the roof heated enough with these lights. Do you think they will work? Thank you.
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Old 12-21-2014, 10:10 PM   #2
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Re: epoxy question

whats is your temperature here u are? What material are you using brand etc
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Old 12-21-2014, 10:18 PM   #3
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Re: epoxy question

temp tomorrow should be around 55 that is why i am trying to use the lights. its PPG shop line jp377, hardner jh3770 with 10% meduim reducer jr506. i am trying to get it done as i will be going out of town for about 10 days and dont want to leave the set up the way it is. thanks.
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Old 12-21-2014, 10:25 PM   #4
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Re: epoxy question

I scuff before recoating anything after more than 24hrs, just lightly scuff preclean and recoat
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Old 12-21-2014, 10:39 PM   #5
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temp tomorrow should be around 55
Shoot, and I thought upper 60s was cold. Hey bud, just tow or drive the truck down here and we'll get it done in no time. Just saying.
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Old 12-21-2014, 11:12 PM   #6
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Shoot, and I thought upper 60s was cold. Hey bud, just tow or drive the truck down here and we'll get it done in no time. Just saying.
i've thought about it, lol. i am trying to make it down there. should have been there by now. that is why i am trying to get the roof done...
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Old 12-22-2014, 09:06 AM   #7
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Re: epoxy question

I think you will be fine. I use SPI and they recommend 65 and above. I think other manufacturers allow a little colder. I think those lights have the potential to make the roof too hot so I would watch that closely to get the distance right.
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