Repairs in extreme Heat

[mcglass]

Hey guys, wanted to ask a couple of questions about doing repairs in 105 plus degree heat, with no shade at all. I know to all the pro`s out there, this is going to sound silly, but I have always done just retail customers, an I have done this part time for about 2yrs, so I always worked around the elements. I`m trying to move this into fulltime now, so I don`t have much choice about working around the elements per say. Early mornings or later in the evening is how I have always worked with the heat. I have been considered for 3 Fleet accounts and my old ways will not do. So any help would be appreciated. Thanks Alot

[dgarza]

you HAVE to have shade in that heat. I dont care what anybody else says about it but you do. here are things that happen without it: the windshield stays too hot to work on, your sweat drips on the windshield, sometimes you cant see the chip your working on because of the glare on the windshield, you will burn in the sun! If there is not shade available you just have to make it. maybe a suction cup umbrella or a hat with a huge brim!

[Bois]

Dgarza says it right. I like the large hat idea. A Texas 10 gallon hat may work. Besides shade I through a damp dish towel over the impact point while getting ready. Work slowly and don't lean on the glass.

Dale...

[CPR]

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[StarQuest]

With dealer cars I start everyone of them with AC running 10 minutes prior to repair. Big fleet trucks.....just open doors and work them hot. (never had a problem) Car rentals....I'll use damp cloth diapers (make sure water is at ambient temp) If you try using ice cooler water your in for a big surprise. Also to mention.....never place wet towels or diapers directly over damage. You'll put water into the repair;) If you use the chip savers, then it's ok.

How I stay cool? Lots of ice cold water and Gatorade! Something else I utlilize on really hot days is a spray bottle with ice water in it. Try it sometime....it really helps. I work every repair in the Sun ......and have never moved anything to the shade. Time is money guys and I hate losing it to simply be more comfortable.

[Repair1]

I was thinking of this today, I don

[StarQuest]

Brain,

I have to agree with you on this one. I'll take 100 degree temps any day over my winter temps here in Michigan. Maybe it's time I moved because winters really suck in this state for repair.

[mcglass]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their input about dealing with the extreme heat. Arizona is exactly where these fleet accounts would come from. I live in the Northern part of California, about 45 minutes above Sacramento, Ca. I may move to Arizona so needed this info. Thanks Again Guys

[dragwurm]

i live in las vegas and today its 115 again, i see all you use wet towels to cool your glass have y'all tried alcohol on the glass works good to cool off the windshield. remember lots and lots of water to drink, i know we all want to make good money but les not kill ourselves doing it, also get the doors and windows open, cuz the inside is allways 30degrees more than the out side happy repairs to y'all

[StarQuest]

Dragworm,

I've used a 50% alcohol/water mixed solution before with a spray bottle. Convection theory does work using this method. As water and acohol evaporates it does extract heat from the shield. Nice shared information!