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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Tazman on June 29, 2015, 07:42:07 pm

Title: Paint and Humidity
Post by: Tazman on June 29, 2015, 07:42:07 pm

Guys I am thinking of getting my truck repainted soon but am concerned about our weather here at this time of year. We are in our monsoon season here in Arizona and the humidity is up and will go higher. Sure the truck will be painted in a booth but what about afterword, will the humidity affect the new paint?

Thanks

Title: Re: Paint and Humidity
Post by: zieg85 on June 29, 2015, 09:00:12 pm

I would hope whoever does the painting will know how the paint reacts to humidity.  Typically a clear urethane will haze because the moisture in the air acts as an accelerator.  If a spray/bake booth that shouldn't be an issue.

Title: Re: Paint and Humidity
Post by: Blazin on July 15, 2015, 05:21:43 am

Biggest problems with humidity, & paint are with lacquer. I have found urethane, & acrylic enamels are not as bothered.
Once the paint has dried several hours humidity will not affect it.