Using Arm-R-Seal in Cold Weather

Yes, Arm-r-Seal can be sprayed. It looks like you should use the 1.5mm tip for this application. Spraying is faster than wiping it on but it is more prone to runs and sags, if you are not experienced with spraying. Wiping the finish, while slower, will control runs and sags better. So it really is a matter of personal choice. One of the challenges for spraying is getting into corners since spraying produces a vortex that has a hard time with these areas.

The finish will take longer to cure as the temperature drops. It is predominately mineral spirits so it will take longer to evaporate as the shop gets colder. But the finish quality should not be affected other than the longer it takes to dry the more likely you are to get dust particles settling into the finish. But if you have cleaned the area and keep air movement down this should be minimized.

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Thanks Scott – seems like I’ll probably go with wiping on for this project and save the Earlex for the bigger project I bought it for. This way I can also do the wipe-on inside in the basement where it’s a little warmer and less dusty.

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