BC/CC exposure to freezing temps

[Builderguy]

My shop is heated and stays between 65 and 70 degrees in the winter. I can spray BC/CC at that temperature without any problems. My question is, "How long do I have to let the paint cure before I can roll it out in the freezing temperatures without risk of damage?"

I did a quick search on the net but couldn't get a really good answer. Body shops in my area, Central Michigan, give the cars just a couple of days and out they go, into the snow and ice. I get it that time is money for them, but I am not so sure that is the best thing for fresh paint.

Guess I could call PPG and ask but I think some of the members here already know the answer. Thanks in advance.

 

[69a100]

I Have no idea as I'm not a professional, but I would say at least 48-72 hours, if not longer? When my brother had his car shot, you could still smell it was still leaching vapors after 3 months of just sitting in the garage during the summer months and never being exposed outside. YMMV. Good Luck

 

[zyzzyx]

Cars get in accidents every day, get repaired and thrown outside with no problems. A Lexus or
Lincoln uses the same Bc/Cc paint as you are using and there are no problems.

 

[59pwrwgn]

Professional shops bake their cars after painting. I painted mine I the garage and the wife was complaining about the smell for a week.