Will this stuff cure in low temperatures (40-50 degrees in my garage) and how long does it take to cure before you can drive it? Can you apply over new paint (just had a new bumper installed thanks to a deer on BMW)? Will this stuff cure in low temperatures (40-50 degrees in my garage) and how long does it take to cure before you can drive it? Can you apply over new paint (just had a new bumper installed... » Read More Will this stuff cure in low temperatures (40-50 degrees in my garage) and how long does it take to cure before you can drive it? Can you apply over new paint (just had a new bumper installed thanks to a deer on BMW)? « Show Less
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Yes it will cure in that temperature. Yes you can apply on new paint if the paint has been waxed. Reason I say that is you will be removing it well before intended. I would let it sit over night atleast 12 hours. If I were you I would use a different product. I have spent atleast 20 hours removing this product from my brand new jeep. Worst product l ever used. There is no help from 3m for removing this product. Itdoes NOT peel of like their video shows. Complete false advertisement.
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I did mine in the spring (60-70°) and let it cure/dry for almost 2 days in my garage. It rained a few days later and it turned into a light white slime. I do not recommend. But give it a try. Oh and yes on new paint
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I was sealing brick steps to my front door last year. I put 2 coats on the steps. We had many weeks of ice, snow with temps in the lower single digits for 3 weeks at a time. This year it has been very hot and humid and these steps are in the hot sun until mid-afternoon. The product is still working since it is absorbed into the brick. Brick surface must be clean and dry before applying. I power washed my steps first and let them completely dry. My steps cover a very big area. You can try some and see if it will work on the brick you have!!! That's what I did and it worked for me!
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Did you think about using spray silicone lubricant? Orange can? I swear this stuff is ivory soap and water. It bubbles a little when you put it on. Hasn't hurt 25 year old BMW rubber.
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I used protective spray on mine before I took it outside and it's been outdoors all winter. I didn't cover it or anything and still looks great!!
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You are right to wonder as many do have a hard time sticking and it is usually bc they are being stuck to a cold surface. If you warm the car first then stick it on it should hold through out the day but that also depends if you are talking about -5 or -30. Also it is advised to have a clean surface too. These cups are quite sticky, so please do try and if it does not work then contact Starlight and Sunny for customer support, they will make sure you are taken care of !
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This product is good to 500 degrees. I would use a product with a higher temperature rating for an exhaust. Also, at least with silver, it should be clear-coated with the matching clear-coat product. You would not want to use a two-stage paint on an exhaust.
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POR 15 Glisten in my experience with the product is as heat resistant as most other automotive grade paints. In other words, it is not affected by heat up to and including engine bay temperatures. I use in on gun barrels and receivers and it is not affected by the heat of firing cartridges. It is pretty much imperivous to gasoline, as toluene or xyelene is required as a thinning agent. I agree with the first answer in that prep of surface is paramount. Area to be painted needs to be sanded and clean and wiped down with degreaser immediately prior to application. Hope this helps?
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had similar problems,but not with this product.I to have a insulated garage,but if the door is open for some time it gets cold.Then it warms up and the cycle continues all winter. Now, in early fall, I move all my car care products indoors for the winter
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I live in Indiana and it was recently 18 below zero. Fahrenheit. I decided to test this out as I had the same question and it sounds just like it does when it was 100 degrees. But one of the trumpets fell out of the squeaker thing. Just crazy glued it. When I installed it I also needed 25 feet of 14 gauge wire and butt connectors also a switch. Very nice thing. Only needs so much wire because I mounted it on the inner fender well on the passenger side
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Yes, it is paintable. I'm an autobody repair technician with 25+ years experience, so I am definitely qualified to answer your question. I would give it at least 24 hours to cure before you spray anything over it (such as primer). I've never had a problem with bubbling, peeling etc. when painting over this product, so you should be ok as long as you give it enough time before you do your prep work.
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Chad: I can't remember exactly but I think about 15-30 minutes each or maybe more. It takes time to change pads and mask off and stop and check, etc. I usually said to myself - that's not enough, and re-did that lite again with same grit. You have to be vary careful not to run off on your paint or chrome. I used water and wet sanded every step. I would never try it dry only! I even went to PepBoys or Autozone or somewhere and bought a 2000 grit paper and made up my own extra fine pad. That grit that was not included in the 3-M packet. I did my Dodge Pickup lites in the fall 2012 they still look good. Chad: I can't remember exactly but I think about 15-30 minutes each or maybe more. It takes time to change pads and mask off and stop and check, etc. I usually said to myself - that's not enough, and re-did that lite again with same grit. You have to be vary careful not to run off on your paint or chrome. I used water and wet sanded every step. I would never try it dry only! I even went to PepBoys or Autozone or somewhere and bought a 2000 grit paper and made up my own extra fine pad. That grit that was not included in the 3-M packet. I did my Dodge Pickup lites in the fall 2012 they still... » Read More Chad: I can't remember exactly but I think about 15-30 minutes each or maybe more. It takes time to change pads and mask off and stop and check, etc. I usually said to myself - that's not enough, and re-did that lite again with same grit. You have to be vary careful not to run off on your paint or chrome. I used water and wet sanded every step. I would never try it dry only! I even went to PepBoys or Autozone or somewhere and bought a 2000 grit paper and made up my own extra fine pad. That grit that was not included in the 3-M packet. I did my Dodge Pickup lites in the fall 2012 they still look good. « Show Less
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Thanks for the reply. Worked GREAT in the application...now we will see how it stands-up to the summer interior heat of the car.
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I painted my garage floor in the summer in MA when the temperature was in the 70s. I had fans set up to blow out the fumes and had the garage door wide open. I also used a respirator mask. The paint dries very quickly, as you'll read on the can, so once you mix it you have to be ready with a clean floor, a roller and lots of energy so you can use up the whole can at one time. Aside from that, I have no idea about KY temperatures/humidity. Good luck!
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I bought a new Ford Supercab pickup in 2002. Shortly after that I bought a bottle of Klasse Sealant, and Klasse AIO. My Ford still gets compliments on the paint. I have tried to apply this every spring, and fall for the last 13 years. There were a few years, I only applied it in the Fall. I just finished my fall application, and may have enough for next spring's application. The Klasse AIO went a bit faster, I have used about a 1/4 of my 2nd bottle. I usually apply 1-2 coats of AIO. and 1-5 coats of the Sealant. You will learn to use less, and less of the Sealant as you gain experience with it. Seems to be expensive when you 1st buy it, but it is less than the cheap stuff, if you use it correctly. I bought a new Ford Supercab pickup in 2002. Shortly after that I bought a bottle of Klasse Sealant, and Klasse AIO. My Ford still gets compliments on the paint. I have tried to apply this every spring, and fall for the last 13 years. There were a few years, I only applied it in the Fall. I just finished my fall application, and may have enough for next spring's application. The Klasse AIO went a bit faster, I have used about a 1/4 of my 2nd bottle. I usually apply 1-2 coats of AIO. and 1-5 coats of the Sealant. You will learn to use less, and less of the Sealant as you gain experience with... » Read More I bought a new Ford Supercab pickup in 2002. Shortly after that I bought a bottle of Klasse Sealant, and Klasse AIO. My Ford still gets compliments on the paint. I have tried to apply this every spring, and fall for the last 13 years. There were a few years, I only applied it in the Fall. I just finished my fall application, and may have enough for next spring's application. The Klasse AIO went a bit faster, I have used about a 1/4 of my 2nd bottle. I usually apply 1-2 coats of AIO. and 1-5 coats of the Sealant. You will learn to use less, and less of the Sealant as you gain experience with it. Seems to be expensive when you 1st buy it, but it is less than the cheap stuff, if you use it correctly. « Show Less
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We live in Illinois, it works fine here. Our winter may not have been as bad as yours, but it was COLD. Don't know if it makes a difference or not but our car is in attached garage overnight.
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Minimum temperature for heat? I use this in home office in 1 walled off bay in un-insulated 3 car Garage. Tonight it was 52 degrees F when I turned it on and after about 45 minutes its 64. I don't see why it'd have a minimum but may not want to try below 32? Read the manual? Might be specified... Extended warranties: Dunno....in general I never use them but have recently started for my kids cell phones but nothing else. This might be a good candidate though ...it works great after a few years but if something breaks its probably not repairable...(spare parts from China??? no Maytag repairmen on this thing???) Minimum temperature for heat? I use this in home office in 1 walled off bay in un-insulated 3 car Garage. Tonight it was 52 degrees F when I turned it on and after about 45 minutes its 64. I don't see why it'd have a minimum but may not want to try below 32? Read the manual? Might be specified... Extended warranties: Dunno....in general I never use them but have recently started for my kids cell phones but nothing else. This might be a good candidate though ...it works great after a few years but if something breaks its probably not repairable...(spare parts from China??? no... » Read More Minimum temperature for heat? I use this in home office in 1 walled off bay in un-insulated 3 car Garage. Tonight it was 52 degrees F when I turned it on and after about 45 minutes its 64. I don't see why it'd have a minimum but may not want to try below 32? Read the manual? Might be specified... Extended warranties: Dunno....in general I never use them but have recently started for my kids cell phones but nothing else. This might be a good candidate though ...it works great after a few years but if something breaks its probably not repairable...(spare parts from China??? no Maytag repairmen on this thing???) « Show Less
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I emailed Meguires about a paint job on my older Ford Explorer. Seems that the body shop used a cheap clear coat over the base coat and began to haze prematurely. I suspected the clear coat was sprayed on too thin. I live in the southwest and auto paint is subject to harsh summer heat. I asked the shop to spray four clear coats but I'm sure they didn't and used some cheap stuff because paint failure happens after a couple of years but anyway, The customer care guys at Meguires suggested I use this product with a grey foam pad( I used a yellow) and my car looked like new after I finished it. The oxidized paint came right off. I also put the synthetic sealer soon afterwards and even left that on overnight to bind with the paint. You really dont need to polish your car often if you wash it by hand using a microfiber wash cloth and Meguires car wash then spray on the synthetic detailer (while car is still wet) dry off with a dry microfiber cloth. The polish is only to SLICK UP THE FINISH. Sometimes the birds get to my car and I polish that off after the hand wash but once the suface is slick and sealed, evrything will wash right off. You are right though, you go polish off some of the paint when you do this so go easy, low RPM on your rotary polisher,light pressure and remember to seal it up ! this stuff really worked well for me, I used a Dewalt rotary polisher that I purchased here on Amazon for about $150.00 a year ago. The rotary polisher is a little more difficult to use than the orbital(much lower oscillations per second) and you might want to consider that first. I have seen those at Harbour Freight Sales for about $25.00. I hope that helps !