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02-03-2005, 08:52 AM
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Hey, Do any of you know if a Bondo fiberglass repair kit will dry in cold weather (0 degrees C, or 32 Degress F)? Or if I can bring the truck in the garage and use a blowdryer to help he process along?
02-03-2005, 09:01 AM
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Better get it inside. Polyester based fillers and polyester resin cure because of the heat the process generates. They will not cure in low temps. Actually, room temperature is considered "cold cure." Time was it took very high temperatures to cure resin, then they invented the method that causes it to generate some of its own heat so it can cure at room temperature. If it's too cold, it may not cure at all, but even if it hardens it won't catalyze thoroughly and will be weak.
Bring it in the garage and get a halogen work lamp to heat the area. (or a couple if a large area) Works great.
Bring it in the garage and get a halogen work lamp to heat the area. (or a couple if a large area) Works great.
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