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can i apply vinyl in cold weather?
hi
i have a couple of vans to do today and tomorrow, and the weather as you know has turned quite nippy. im assuming that this is going to prove a bit of a problem with the vinyl and how well it takes. is there anything i can do to help improve this as i will be fitting outdoors.
many thanks
Tris
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6 Replies
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Just clean the panels properly and apply dry if you can. if you are in a remote area leave the engine running with the heater full blast through the air vents so it directs it towards the back of the van. Even cold you should be ok, go over with heatgun to make sure
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hi Chris
yeah im doing it dry, and was thinking bout using heat gun to just warm panels before and after.
thanks for that
Tris -
a good tip is to wear warm undies !!!
lol, i fit in the cold fairly often, or have done at least, putting heat into the panels doesn’t really help as the heat disipates real quick, sometimes better to do the ‘side that’s in the sun’ if possible, then turn the van around and let that warm a little,
most important in mho is to be careful with the vinyl, don’t try to rip it up if a bit stick before it should, if it’s cold it’ll tear very easily, a heat gun can be handy then !
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Exactly what Hugh said. And if at all possible wait til this afternoon before you apply the vinyl to the vehicle.
Cheers!
Gareth
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thanks for all the advice, luckily the sun cam out and i took ur advice Hugh, do the side in the sun!!
cheers
tris -
We also have a small gas blower which we place in the rear doors facing inwards. Obviously make sure all safety needs are covered etc, but his works really well as it heats the panels from the inside out and helps maintain the temp.
Additionally, we can all jump in the back for a warm up if it gets too cold.Peter
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