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(65,488 posts) Sun Jul 1, 2012, 03:41 PM Jul 2012

Can I use old paint and primer that have been stored in a very hot attic for years? [View all]

Or should I discard them? I need the paint for touch up so it won't cause any harm if it doesn't work, but I'm wondering if I should take the old primer to hazardous waste and buy new. The can says "do not freeze" but doesn't say how hot it should't get. Advice welcome. Thanks!

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Can I use old paint and primer that have been stored in a very hot attic for years? [View all] yardwork Jul 2012 OP

Probably is fine if sealed properly.... PoliticAverse Jul 2012 #1

Thanks. Actually I've been a little worried about having paint up in that hot attic. yardwork Jul 2012 #2

Update - I used the primer and it seemed to work fine. yardwork Jul 2012 #3

i live in a climate that has extremes of hot and cold NMDemDist2 Jul 2012 #4

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