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Hi Bill, I suggest you see if you can get the exact manufacturer and product number for the epoxy primer the shop used. My experience has been with two epoxy products from PPG...DPLF and OMNI MP-170. Both of these products have time windows in which they should be topcoated in order to obtain the best adhesion. For example, the DPLF has a maximum seven day window, after which scuff sanding and re-priming with itself is recommended. Similarly, the MP-170 has a 3 day window. I think DuPont's epoxy primer has a 24 hour window but I am not positive since I have never used it. Different manufacturers have different recommended times so it would be best if you could determine the time for the exact product used. If the shop doesn't have the detailed info (they should), if you can determine the exact product, most major automotive paint manufacturers have their technical data sheets available on line. These sheets should give the topcoat window requirement for the primer, if any. I guess my tendency would be to wait until you get a little warmer weather, especially if you need to recoat the primer anyway...generally that stuff should not be applied below about 60 deg F. The shop primer will provide good protection in the meantime. You should still get a day or two in the 60's in TN even this time of year, no? I understand you would be anxious to complete the project but why push it at this point? Rod
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