BondoBuilder

Alright, I'm prepared to be flamed for being cheap, so have at me!

I'm getting ready to touch up some cancer repairs on a CRX I picked up. Generally I only do body and prep work, but am ready to try my hand a painting (although I've never really had much luck).

Anyway, I don't have a booth so I plan to paint outside. I've heard from some of the best painters say that outside is almost as good as a booth: actual sunlight, best ventilation, no dust on everything...

What is the optimum outside temp to paint? Does the flash time differ in direct sunlight?

Thanks in advance.

prelude1897

I'm not going to flame you cause I paint outside all the time here at my house except when it comes to painting a whole car. Generally, it should be around 60 degrees and sunny to be able to get a good paint job. I usually wait about 10 min or so between each coat of paint...

BondoBuilder

Thanks, I was thinking 60 is a minimum.

gorillafart

iTrader: (1)

u guys paint your car outside and get no dust?... thats impossible x1000

civic-r11

i am going to paint my car out side. i am not worry about the dust.. i will just wet sand it when i am done.. and get the car to be looking as clean as possible

gorillafart

iTrader: (1)

its just more work for yourselves to deal wit. but watever works for u guys

Fibercation

iTrader: (5)

its not dust you have to worry about its insects and pollnating plants.

Dont paint it in spring months...all kinds of stuff is hatching....and wet the ground before you spray and put the car on jackstands.

Spawne32

iTrader: (3)

im more then willing to wait to see how this disaster turns out, please post pics of the damage when your done

BondoBuilder

I don't know guys, my uncle painted my s2000 outside and it looks great.

Before:


After:


I'd use a booth, but no one will rent one here in KY.

Spawne32

iTrader: (3)

looking good from 20 feet away with a snapshot camera is easy lol

prelude1897

I paint panels, not a whole car. I'd only do a whole car either in my garage or in a paint booth...

BondoBuilder

Well, when it's done I'll post some close up pics for you to criticize. Thanks for your insight.

sleepencivic

i have done a few show quality paint jobs in a car port outside!!! tack cloths are your friend!

gorillafart

iTrader: (1)

how long does it take the paint to fully dry?

BondoBuilder

My s2000? Three days.