I stored some of my Tamiya, Testors, Delta Ceramcoat, Folk Art, acrylic paints in the garage. Well, they've been there for at least a year now. The garage isn't insulated, so the temperatures have spanned 20 degrees - 90 degrees F. Now I find the paints are not working, adhering well at all. My fault right? Freezing - high temps have ruined them? Just have to buy new paint?
What about my spray cans? Are they also ruined?
Worst thing for paints is if they freeze.
I guess it doesn't matter if it is acrylic or enamel, bottle or spray can. What a waste.
Spray cans might be okay. I grew up in Texas and my dad kept his spray cans in that hot garage and they always worked when we needed them.
However, I keep all my paints in the basement of my home due to the belief that the stable temps will help them last longer.
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