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John Henry

01-28-2004 17:09:47




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Getting ready to paint farmall A. Only have space heater for heat and wondering how long I need to keep temperature between 65-70 degrees after I'm done?




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John

01-29-2004 07:17:33




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 Re: Drying Time in reply to John Henry, 01-28-2004 17:09:47  
Thanks guys-I know it will probably take close to 24 hrs. to get the metal warmed up-never thought about the residue a space heater can leave-another problem-this project seemed so easy when I started-what happened?



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CNKS

01-29-2004 08:30:07




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 Re: Re: Drying Time in reply to John, 01-29-2004 07:17:33  
All projects seem easy when you are planning them. I've learned never to guesstimate how long something will take because I've never been right yet.



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Butch

01-29-2004 04:42:06




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 Re: Drying Time in reply to John Henry, 01-28-2004 17:09:47  
When my shop heat was a space heater and only on when I was working I learned a couple lessons. 1 The air temp must be right but so must the temp of the parts and it takes quite a while for heavy castings like motor blocks and transmissions to warm. 2 Kerosene fired space heaters throw unburned fuel, make darned sure you use prep-sol, PPG #440 or other good degreaser bfore you paint when using that type of heat. As for time to stay warm I was told minimum of 24 hours after painting.

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CNKS

01-28-2004 17:29:31




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 Re: Drying Time in reply to John Henry, 01-28-2004 17:09:47  
I can't answer that, although I've heard that for several hours afterwards, it should be kept warm. If in doubt I just leave heat on all night. If it is very cold where you are the biggest problem will be airing out the building between coats to keep from blowing yourself up and then reheating. I assume you are talking natural gas, propane, or perhaps just a kerosene heater. All have to be turned off when painting and left off until the fumes are gone. Even electric heat can be dangerous. Perhaps someone else can give a better answer.

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Rusty Jones

02-01-2004 19:06:10




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 Re: Re: Drying Time in reply to CNKS, 01-28-2004 17:29:31  
Well, if ya use any kind of open flame heater, remember--the new wet paint gives off fumes as it is drying, so any introduction of open flame heat in the building may cause a fire, until all fumes are gone. Then, if ya use kerosene in a burner, the oil will get on the wet finish between coats, and then ya get FISH-EYES big time! There are several ways to paint yer tractor. Wait until summer, or take it to a paint shop, or install a gas/ propane heater outside the door, in a little shed, insulate the outside of the shed , put an air intake in it with a filter, and have a small, slow speed fan to blow the heat into the shop, thru another filter. And another fan to expel the air and fumes at the other end of the paint room! In summer, i always tried to get the painting done before "bug-time"! The little buggers managed to find their way into the garage after dark, no matter how much i sealed it up! Good luck. Rusty Jones

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