Temperature to apply coating

**frankprozzoly** · 10-30-2014, 08:18 PM

What temperature is too cold to apply a coating? I do have a garage

**aim4squirrels** · 10-30-2014, 08:26 PM

I can't speak for all coatings, but the Pinnacle Black label surface coating had some issues for me hovering around 56F.

Had issues with it setting up and flashing correctly that cool. Seems all I did was push the product around the paint for a while, and there were smudges that persisted into the second day and were difuclt to remove.

I'd keep it north of 60 degrees for application.

**frankprozzoly** · 10-30-2014, 08:29 PM

Thanks I guess I'm pushing it this time of year. Maybe I'll wait till spring

**FUNX650** · 10-30-2014, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by frankprozzoly

Thanks I guess I'm pushing it this time of year. Maybe I'll wait till spring

Maybe you won't have to wait 'til spring.
CarPro's CQuartz UK Coating's recommended
working temperatures: 3c to 40c

Bob

**frankprozzoly** · 10-30-2014, 08:49 PM

Thanks Bob. I'm reading up on the different brands. Steve said opti coat would be a good choice. He also said pinnacle is supposed to be user friendly. Thats what i need, the most user friendly. I watched cee dog's thread he made years ago comparing opti coat and cquartz

**FUNX650** · 10-30-2014, 10:18 PM

•Optimum's temperature-range recommendation for their Coatings, both the Pro and 2.0<<<(for those that still have some)...is 50-90 F.

•Have yet to hear about the temperature-range for their newest Coating: Gloss Coat.

**Panel temperature, as well as humidity, often play a major role in Coatings' application processes.

Bob

**KMG** · 10-31-2014, 07:08 AM

Most vary by manufacturer, so I would check with them. However most of the coatings I use it is around 50 that is the cut off. I don't apply anything if the temp is under 50, however my new heater for the garage should be here next week so that won't be much of an issue anymore.

**VP Mark** · 10-31-2014, 07:30 AM

I installed gloss coat on an SUV last night in the 50s and had no issues. Have applied pinnacle black label coatings near freezing before and it went perfectly. If product requires flash time just give it a little extra.

**frankprozzoly** · 10-31-2014, 07:49 AM

I sort of know what flashing looks like. So I obviously don't want to wipe too soon or too late. I would think a thick MF would pull off some of the coating. Is it recommended to level with applicator instead of towel. Im assuming because the paint is bone clean that one applicator is good for entire car

**SYMAWD** · 10-31-2014, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by frankprozzoly

I sort of know what flashing looks like. So I obviously don't want to wipe too soon or too late. I would think a thick MF would pull off some of the coating. Is it recommended to level with applicator instead of towel. Im assuming because the paint is bone clean that one applicator is good for entire car

It depends, with CQuartz you should switch out the suede towel a few times as the coating could crystalize on it.