• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

Winter and rust

  • Thread starter Thread starter darkness falls
  • Start date Start date Dec 3, 2004

darkness falls

New Member
Feb 3, 2004
112
0
0
Kansas
Dec 3, 2004
#1
  • Dec 3, 2004
  • #1
Do you think it is better to do body work in the cold season because of the decline in humidity and moisture? This is kind of a out there question but in the summer when doing body work, sanding etc. You have to hurry cuz bare metal will rust fast.
 

Hack

15 Year Member
Mar 23, 2004
1,945
13
69
Minneapolis
Dec 3, 2004
#2
  • Dec 3, 2004
  • #2
I'd say it's an advantage to work in dry conditions (winter or air conditioned inside).. or southern Cali

I like your Goku avatar.
 
F

ForceFed70

That's why they call it "dope"
Founding Member
Dec 6, 1999
4,818
1
69
BC Canada
Dec 3, 2004
#3
  • Dec 3, 2004
  • #3
Advantage because of less humidity.

Disadvantage becasue it's colder so your curing times will be alot longer. Paint for example will take longer to dry which increases the amount of dust, bugs, and other imperfections in the paint.
 

darkness falls

New Member
Feb 3, 2004
112
0
0
Kansas
Dec 3, 2004
#4
  • Dec 3, 2004
  • #4
Yeah the paint is like one of the bad sides of it, but I am not painting the car, just some of the pieces and priming, primer dries faster. Also, for me, my garage is attached to my house and stays well insulated, "warm" when I need it. That is why i bust my ass durning the winters because its nicer conditions to work in than summer.

Yeah, california weather would be nice, but I could do without the over populated areas there. Still seems like a nice place.

oh, I have other dbz characters
 

Hack

15 Year Member
Mar 23, 2004
1,945
13
69
Minneapolis
Dec 3, 2004
#5
  • Dec 3, 2004
  • #5
70_Nitrous_Eater said:
Disadvantage becasue it's colder so your curing times will be alot longer. Paint for example will take longer to dry which increases the amount of dust, bugs, and other imperfections in the paint.
Click to expand...
Exactly the distinction I was trying to make. You worded it very well.
 
D

Darkhorse845

Banned
Nov 17, 2004
101
0
0
Las Vegas,Nevada
Dec 4, 2004
#6
  • Dec 4, 2004
  • #6
Your Goku avatar is awesome!
 
6

67GTA-FB429

Member
Dec 15, 2003
777
0
16
Tri-Cities, Wa
Dec 4, 2004
#7
  • Dec 4, 2004
  • #7
Takes longer to dry and cure...but you don't get as sweaty while sanding. I like body work and primer in the winter and paint in the spring.

I like you sig. I have a friend whose wife made him sell a 70 sportsroof and 69 mach before they got married...hope the lovin is GREAT.
 
S

Snail50

Founding Member
Mar 24, 2001
787
0
0
Miami
Dec 4, 2004
#8
  • Dec 4, 2004
  • #8
I don't know a lot about paint, but if it takes longer to dry, wouldn't that result in a better cure?

So long as you keep it free from dust particles and other floaty ***** which might get into the paint while it's drying, a longer cure might result in a better, more durable paintjob.

Note: I've never painted a car, just talked with people who have, and I vaguely remember something about the curing process. DON'T QUOTE ME...ASK AN EXPERT!!!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Engine Themostat
  • Mindseye007
  • Jan 30, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
767
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 1, 2026
86HO5.0
8
Paint and Body Rotten moon roof trim
  • Teen'93stang5.0
  • Apr 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
150
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 15, 2026
Teen'93stang5.0
Paint and Body How should I treat this hard to reach rust
  • AnthonyA1234
  • Feb 23, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
588
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 25, 2025
Rcdgl
R
M
Paint and Body Restoration prob
  • Magnet86
  • Jul 17, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
184
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 18, 2025
2000xp8
9
Engine Donor '00 Mountaineer meet '91 Fox
  • 91firecracker
  • May 11, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
41
Views
931
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 28, 2026
91firecracker
9
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?