[Mach1460]

Sorry if I missed this question somewhere in the forum but the SPI epoxy (ive read a ton on it and I know its great stuff) But can any brand of primers or bases be applied directly over it?? Is it universal??

[deadbodyman]

Yup,any brand or type of primer even any brand or type paint can go on top.

[Irelands child]

Yep - universal. Anybodies paint will work

My avatar car - SPI epoxy, DuPont BC, SPI Universal clear all but the front fenders and they are DuPont CC(because I had it)

[zbhover]

Not trying to steel the thread or anything, but has anyone had any problems with shipping SPI Epoxy in the winter???? I hate to order some and have it freeze along the way..... (I usually have that happen once or twice a year with refractories and coatings for work)

I'm going to start working on my doors on the V8 bug and would like to get them in epoxy soon.

Although next week is supposed to be in the mid 40's and 50's here, so maybe it would be a good time to order some.......


Thanks guys

Zach B

V8 Beetle Site:
v8beetleresource.com
Hovercraft Site:
zbcreations.com

[Irelands child]

Originally Posted by zbhover

Not trying to steel the thread or anything, but has anyone had any problems with shipping SPI Epoxy in the winter???? I hate to order some and have it freeze along the way..... (I usually have that happen once or twice a year with refractories and coatings for work)

I'm going to start working on my doors on the V8 bug and would like to get them in epoxy soon.

Although next week is supposed to be in the mid 40's and 50's here, so maybe it would be a good time to order some.......


Thanks guys

Zach B

V8 Beetle Site:
v8beetleresource.com
Hovercraft Site:
zbcreations.com

If you are concerned, then call SPI/Barry K (Tech line - (404) 307-9740) for assurances that it wont freeze. I left mine in my garage at minus something and it's fine, but ......

[Mach1460]

That's interesting, never thought of that. It's Pretty cold here in SD. Good to know I can use anything with the spi stuff. My garage is heated but I don't turn it on unless ill be working out there. I keep all my paint supplies in a cabinet out there and I was worried about them freezing. I read the labels on everything I have, and I couldn't find anything that said do not store in freezing temps, but I still wouldn't want to. I think I would be worried about a delivery of a new product this time of year, if it sat outside until I got home....

also before id paint id bring all my materials in the house the night before, and have the heater on all night so the metal would be a paintable temp

[shine]

resins need to be at least 65 degrees preferably 75 . store at 45 or above.

[Old Fool]

Like Shine says the epoxy when mixed will be dormant if the temps are under 65.
IMHO, All paint should be stored in a non freezing location.
Just get an old refer or upright freezer, put a 100 watt light bulb in it that is always on and store your paint in it.
Your shop can get very cold before the "paint storage cabinet" ever gets near freezing.