Poochie Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 -36°C markers hello guys (newbie btw!) I saw threads about painting in the cold, but that was no use, as I can paint to about -20°C without a problem. But the latter case is way shittier I live in north Quebec, been making grafiti since this summer In summer, we have usually temperatures averaging 20-30°C But right now, this week specialy, temperature's been down to -20°C (and today was -36°C) Every paint I try is dripping as fuck. 1st millisecond out of the can and it already makes a looong drool of paint all down the wall. I'm pretty sure it's because of the temperature, as this problem never occured to me before. So i'm borderline slacking off cans, until I find a solution. Markers (Paint ones) freeze before I can even use them, i'm buying ink ones right now, maybe it'll solve the problem. Any ideas/mixes/techniques to solve this ? I can't write/paint anymore, it annoys me as fuck to have epic drools of paint everywhere spilling in/out of my grafiti, that drives me crazy. Or markers not working. Logically I think ink markers wouldn't freeze, am I stupid or have I reason ? Also general cold-ass Siberia/high Canada/Groenland/Icelanders markers ideas thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Get one of these and use it to heat the can before you paint. Should take about 30 seconds to a minute to heat the can to the right temperature to be able to use it. http://www.dkhardware.com/product-14419-ul100-propane-torch-with-pencil-point-burner.html?mr:trackingCode=FED5C30F-CDE0-E111-9B44-001B21BCB944&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=18074701452&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=40818747372&gclid=CKyckMHM8rQCFeGDQgodxV4APQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyudo Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 that looks dangerous, can you truly use that ? won't the cans go boom ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%juice Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 why not just practice for a month until its warmer since you just started painting 6 months ago. just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyudo Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 was this fire thing really useable ? you don't really do that, do you ? if so you are fucking crazy guys hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 yeah I use that. I live in northern alaska and its fucking cold up here during the winter. it is the only thing I have found to warm up the cans of paint so that I can paint during the colder months. The can's wont explode that is just an urban myth, you could stick one in the microwave for 15 minutes and it would come out working just fine. But yes that torch is the best way to unfreeze your paint so you can paint during the winter months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aLBERThOFFMAN Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 yeah I use that. I live in northern alaska and its fucking cold up here during the winter. it is the only thing I have found to warm up the cans of paint so that I can paint during the colder months. The can's wont explode that is just an urban myth, you could stick one in the microwave for 15 minutes and it would come out working just fine. But yes that torch is the best way to unfreeze your paint so you can paint during the winter months. This. Definitely do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafflecakee Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 In your bag carry multiple nalgene bottles with really hot water in them, surround it with your cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 In your bag carry multiple nalgene bottles with really hot water in them, surround it with your cans. See the problem with this is that by the time you get to your destination the water has frozen and the cans are cold all over again. That is why you just bring along the torch and heat your cans when you want to use them. Doesn't take more then a minute per can, ok a couple minutes if you are using the xl montana cans. I've tried so many other things and this is the one thing that works the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafflecakee Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 put this in your bag. then the hot nalgene bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 take an ATV battery and jumper cables with you (if you're gonna do whole cars you'll need a car or marine battery) and you complete the circuit with the can and let each sit for a few minutes and they'll be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Fist that is a really good idea. I just tested it on a couple of cans I put in the freezer and it worked like a charm. From completely frozen to spraying perfect lines in a couple of minutes. I just jumped the cans from my car though instead just like I would jump another car. Much easier then the torch idea for spots I know I'm gonna post at all afternoon and have a bbq paint party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 i tried this last night. its much lighter than the battery method, so pretty stoked about it take a camping stove and just set the cans on with the flame at about 3/4 and leave them for a couple minutes. worked like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSent Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 just move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyGosh! Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I usually just throw my cans in the oven for a bit. 20 minutes or so..maybe 25 if they are really really cold. Ive found that 450 degrees works the best. I think thats way safer than a blow torch. amirght? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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