VILeninDM

... or is bodywork only summer time activity?

I am almost done stripping my car down to just body. My plan was to strip, do the bottom (sandblast and coat), then install new suspension, put the car back on wheels, and then do the rest of the body. That way I'll be able to move the car, rotate anyway I want and take it ouside if I have to.

The problem is that I don't think I will be ready for the body itself until Nov. or Dec. (still need to buy a lot of stuff and rebuild a rear end).

Having said that, is it practical to do priming/painting of the entire car in winter? My garage does have a heater, so I can make it 65 degrees before starting to do any spraying. Also planning to have a booth inside the garage.

Any thoughts, guys?

deadbird

As long as the car and any materials you are using are acclimated (guess that's spelled right) to that temp... it's not a problem. Cooler temps. generally slow down dry times mainly. Buy thinners reducers according to the temp. you are working in.

85SportCoupeto89RS

I painted my 85 in January 02. Just like Deadbird said you need to get the proper paint for the tempatures that you'll be dealing with.

VILeninDM

What temperatures you guys have in mind?

Up here in western NY, typical winter weather is around 20 F dropping to almost 0 at night.

I guess I can run the heater all night the paint is drying. I am just looking for a way I can minimize how much other stuff has to work (especially the heater) while I fill up the garage full of fumes.

I am using HVLP gun, so that should help somewhat, right?

KEVIN G.

The only real issue here, is that the metal temp to the car remain a constant temp. (If you'll be working on it...) If you don't plan on working on it for a week or so, in the winter, turn the heat off.
But, you cant just go out and fire up the heater in a cold garage and start priming and filling...
2k hardeners shut down below 50 degrees and bondo won't stick to cold metal.
DO NOT let any of your paint products sit out in a cold garage!!!