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Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
 
Hi everyone. I really hate coming in just to ask questions, and I apologize for not contributing much. Been working like crazy, locally and wherever they send me. I recently did a job on a big boat in Ocean City, MD, and unfortunately the job got damaged when the boat got smashed into the dock. I've never installed vinyl in cool / cold weather, only hot and hotter weather. Is this something that can be done now, as in this week or the next, or do I have to wait until the weather warms up next year? I don't want to fly up there again to waste this guy's money & time. Thanks! Felix
 
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
 
I have installed vinyl in temps as low as 5*F with good luck. The cold seems to affect ME more than it does the vinyl.
 
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
 
No Biggie. Here's what you do, wipe it down with RapidTac Rapid Prep. Then wipe off any excess moisture with tissue paper. Put down your vinyl as usual. Hit it with a heat gun or a propane torch lightly. Just wave it over it a bit. The heat makes the adhesive wake up a bit and then stick real good.
 
Posted by Bob Moroney (Member # 9498) on :
 
I use Rapid Tac II in cold weather.
 
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
 
Yep, Rapid Tac. Look up their cold weather videos.
 
Posted by Bernice Tornquist (Member # 16) on :
 
Yes, good advice to use Rapid Tac 11....especially with the large pieces of vinyl
 
Posted by David Wright (Member # 111) on :
 
I do it all the time. Alicia is right.
 
Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
 
Thanks guys.
 


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