perfect stranger Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 when it comes to big simple things, painting in the cold is no big deal... but let's say i'm painting a piece on steel... sometimes my fill colors will come out super watery and drippy.... the only trains i've painted that have been succesful were a flat black, flat white, spa blue combination... almost everything else is water and ridiculously drippy no matter how hard and long i shake the can... so, any tips on how to avoid this little problem? i know it has something to do with the cold and everyone around my way just keeps saying to me "wait until it gets warmer for pieces" but i don't really feel like waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sneak Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 im only bothered when people get lazy cos of the cold. wrap up warm, kiddies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graff goon Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 yes metal tends to do that drippy thing when its cold. i just fill chill for a while then outline when its seems dry. or if your into rocking pieces on trains fill with an outline cap by the time your done filling in it should be ready to outline. paint likes to act up though alot when its shit weather try to keep your cans as warm as possible thats what ive learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS-1 Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Winter is almost over anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearlpaint Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Yeah, I was so pissed yesterday when I was trying to rock a filly when i noticed that the cold was too much to be spraying in. Perhaps I should be wearing latex over gloves that keep me warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDY_500 Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Wearin latex keep your hands much warmer then goin with none at all... Try usin the latex and gettin some thin work gloves or somethin with a fabric and just cuttin the finger tip off you know... Try different stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearlpaint Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 You'd figure that we can go to the moom, fly to mars, talk to people on the other side of the planet, even the moon.... but there are no gloves that can keep you at body temperature or warmer that is thin as a latex glove. Originally posted by InDY_500@Feb 6 2005, 03:34 AM Wearin latex keep your hands much warmer then goin with none at all... Try usin the latex and gettin some thin work gloves or somethin with a fabric and just cuttin the finger tip off you know... Try different stuff... Quoted post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Leader Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 I live in the desert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graff goon Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 i just wear those thin ass girl gloves that are super tight that you can buy in gas stations then put the latex over then to keep grip on the can. work pretty good but it is true nothing will keep them from freezing only delay it. :clown2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemiRaw Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 keep your paint packed tight in a bag with a fleece in your jacket.. the body heat should keep them warm enuf to drop fills... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOReSeVeNTeN Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 yeah keep your cans as warm as possible when you go out and keep your cans in the house or somewhere warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Peanut Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 1. place can under buttocks 2. fart 3. paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Painters Touch seems to be fine in the cold, as long as you fill in lighter, even coats. Instead of one or two heavy coats, try doing 3-4 lighter mistings, until the fill is solid. The less paint applied at a time, the quicker and easier it will dry. That America's Finest stuff they sell at Home Depot is pretty good. It's made by Rusto. Black, silver and white are always safe, and the brown is killer. Good coverage. I try to avoid regular Rusto and even American Accents in the winter, because they take a long time to dry anyways. In low temps, they take hours. Use it at night on a freight, and you're basically outlining wet on wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASER1NE Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I live up north and its real cold , and have NEVER had a problem with my cans being too cold , like said above ur body heat keeps them warm enough to work just fine. SO: 1. Make sure the train is not FROZEN , yes metal freezes and the ice crystals will make the paint SEEM drippy/watery . 2. Bring a towel if u really want to paint , If not go back home where its warm , paint a wall or paint earlier in the day. 3. Use a STOCK to fill , its the recommended tip for coverage and pressure for a reason . The paint goes on more evenly and with an EQUALIZED pressure . Plus the AEROSOL in the can should make outlining easier . Thats my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master bait Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 yes...for total winter conditions: - heavy duty winter gloves with xxl size rubber gloves on them. 2. if you have a long walk to the spot and its really cold, put your paint in a bucket of hot water for a while before leaving and shake well many times etc. then wipe 'em dry as you're going out of course it's a good idea to put the cans in a warm place when you go out. stuff as many cans inside your sweater as you feel neccessary, put the rest in a warm, windproof bag or something. Also if you KNOW that some brand of paint or color will fuck up in cold, don't leave it for the blinks, or whatever it is that you'll do last on your piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodrun Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 chuck a hot water bottle in your bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master bait Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Originally posted by bloodrun@Feb 18 2005, 04:17 PM chuck a hot water bottle in your bag Quoted post make it something stronger, like cap'n morgan or vodka :love2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeToys Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I'm just waiting until the daytime temp approaches even the mid 50s again before I fuck around with wandering out to a trainyard in the middle of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easydoesit.. Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 winter sux ass....where im at it dont get to cold....but since we have fucked up weather...it might be warm one night and the next the cold comes in and straight freezes ur ass.....i hate it when ur fillen in and its to cold that ur finger gets stuck on sprayen position......i hate dat shyt....and when the can is to cold to hold......well i dont where gloves cause i hate taken em off and putten em on.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war pigs Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Originally posted by easydoesit..@Feb 26 2005, 01:14 PM winter sux ass....where im at it dont get to cold....but since we have fucked up weather...it might be warm one night and the next the cold comes in and straight freezes ur ass.....i hate it when ur fillen in and its to cold that ur finger gets stuck on sprayen position......i hate dat shyt....and when the can is to cold to hold......well i dont where gloves cause i hate taken em off and putten em on.............. Quoted post spoken like a true king :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shitbull Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Originally posted by easydoesit..@Feb 26 2005, 12:14 PM winter sux ass....where im at it dont get to cold....but since we have fucked up weather...it might be warm one night and the next the cold comes in and straight freezes ur ass.....i hate it when ur fillen in and its to cold that ur finger gets stuck on sprayen position......i hate dat shyt....and when the can is to cold to hold......well i dont where gloves cause i hate taken em off and putten em on.............. Quoted post houston weather sucks ass hot in december, man what the fuck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Peanut Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 play video games instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gates Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 keep yo cans warm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Leader Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I still live in the desert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prae1Boston Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 i keep all my cans hidden inbetween my balls and my ass cheeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrineShrimpr Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 When old man winter comes a-knocking it is time to go city bombing. Fuck painting freights in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteboy Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I dont think we ever get the cold steel round but du get the ruste shit that jus suks up all your paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IhumpSluts Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 thank god this winter wasnt as bad as last.. my two cents do your fill on one train.. walk down 10-15 cars and start to fill another.. by the time you are done with the second trains the fiirst should be ready to outline.. I wrap my cans in old socks to keep them from turning my hands into ice cubes.. latex gloves make it worse (for me at least) it there is more that 4 inches of snow on the ground its not worth it.. plain and simple... my biggest problem with the winter is when the blood in my hand feels like it is frozen, then when you get into the car it starts to thaw out and it feels like someone is stabing you with a million needles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overTHEedge Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 put what cans u can fit into ur pants. i can only get like 3-4 cans, its a good technique for just quick bombs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonstock Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Originally posted by IhumpSluts@Mar 5 2005, 10:38 PM my biggest problem with the winter is when the blood in my hand feels like it is frozen, then when you get into the car it starts to thaw out and it feels like someone is stabing you with a million needles.... Quoted post awww. reminds me of school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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