My old boss in Cleveland told me to always heat the panel before applying filler on a cold day.

I ignored him once on a January job and the filler cracked within a day. Now I keep a heat gun in the bay when it's below 40 degrees. Do you guys have any other cold weather tricks for bodywork?

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3 Comments

robert_anderson691mo ago

Thought that was overkill until my own repair failed.

the_margaret1mo agoMost Upvoted

Honestly, the shop lights themselves can throw off enough heat if you park right under them for a bit first.

pat_schmidt601mo ago

How long did you park under them to get enough heat? My garage lights are pretty weak.