at what temperature does plastic become brittle ?

[Blake Rogers]

i was just wondering if anyone can answer this one lol i am going to be storing my kits in a storage unit and was wondering if the -50 weather we get up here is going to ruin the kits i have

thanks for your help guys

[Casey]

I would be more concerned about high temps than low temps, Blake. Even down at -50* F, as long as they're not handled and shaken, the plastic should be fine.

Make sure to protect them from snow s.

[LDO]

Send them here. They won't get too cold, I promise

[ra7c7er]

I could see extremely cold temperatures causing more issue with decals than with the plastic. But I am not really sure about that.

[highway]

I could see extremely cold temperatures causing more issue with decals than with the plastic. But I am not really sure about that.

That and the possibility of condensation being caused by temperature differences. If I were you Blake, I would at least get the decals out of the kits and keep them at your house.

[charlie8575]

That and the possibility of condensation being caused by temperature differences. If I were you Blake, I would at least get the decals out of the kits and keep them at your house.

At the absolute minimum, I'd put the decals into Zip-Lock type sandwich bags. Make sure you get all the air out of the bags first.

Charlie Larkin

[Harry P.]

Don't storage units in Canada come with heat??? Or are you talking about something on your own property like an outdoor shed or garage?

[Lunajammer]

The cold may not ruin the plastic but I can say with some confidence that the condensation that can occur with temperature flux can warp boxes and/or decals. Depending on how much humidity there is, I've also seen frost build in storage units when temps drop after a mild or sunny winter day. Seems worse closer to the ground than shelved up above and most noticeable during warming spring temps. I keep my crummy stuff in a storage unit but not my good stuff.

[highway]

At the absolute minimum, I'd put the decals into Zip-Lock type sandwich bags. Make sure you get all the air out of the bags first.

Charlie Larkin

I knew I forgot something, thanks Charlie!

[MikeMc]

Do not forget about bugs.....yup, termites and silverfish to name a couple that will wreck decals, instructions , and boxes.

You do need a warm, moist environment for most issues and most commercial units are climate controlled.....

termites eat cellulose thats what paper is made from, silverfish eat starches...found in glue...decals

Heat will damage the plastic, cold will not....

[Blake Rogers]

well guys thanks for the answers ill get the decals out before i put them away

casey-no snow ninjas will get at them i swear lmao

Lee-HAHAHA you wish

harry- yes we do but there way more in cost so i figured why not a normal unit