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    working in the sun

    how do you guys go about doing corrections in the sun? what methods do you use when doing a panel to cool down the surface?
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    Poorboys products working in small areas, or buy a canopy
    A passion for perfection!

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    Re: working in the sun

    I use a 12x12 EzUp canopy that came with side curtains. If the vehicle doesnt fit in the canopy I just do a panel at a time

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    Re: working in the sun

    You may want to check into the Pinnacle XMT Series, it says it can be used in the sun.
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    Re: working in the sun

    Quote Originally Posted by jamores23 View Post
    how do you guys go about doing corrections in the sun? what methods do you use when doing a panel to cool down the surface?
    I don't do corrections in the sun--usually the panels are too hot---many correction products don't fare too well under those conditions...and neither do I!

    I feel that since there are many reasons one shouldn't wash vehicles in the sun, that many of those same reasons are applicable to corrections in the sun.


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    I wish AG would sell canopies.

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    Re: working in the sun

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    I wish AG would sell canopies.
    And camping supplies.

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    Re: working in the sun

    As an old guy I was going to say........
    Wear a long sleeve shirt, a broad brim hat and plenty of sunblock.
    But then you are not MY grandkids.

    But I always wait for the sun to go away, use a canopy, or hire some young ladies with umbrellas.
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    Re: working in the sun

    I bought Poorboy's stuff so I could work in the sunlight. I have a carport so I could use that, but I could see the defects better in the sunlight. So I go to use the first step polish and the panel is so hot the polish just turned to sludge after just a few seconds. The ROP could barely turn.

    So, while you can use Poorboy's stuff in direct sunlight, if the panel is hot the performance is bad.

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    Re: working in the sun

    Get yourself a collapsible white canopy, Set it up securely to ensure "it" doesn't move if a gust of wind comes up. Drive the car under it and get to work!

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