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Originally Posted by KiDD
I'd like to use the opportunity to ask the opposite question: Does anyone know how cold temps can affect PVC/resin pieces?
While I do not live in an igloo, I often recieve statues during the winter. As am writing this, it's -22 F or -30 C outside. The backs of the trucks aren't heated, so the pieces may as well be exposed to the same type of temperatures.
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Extreme cold affects the paint and resin mostly in regards to expansion/contraction. Could lead to cracking of either.
To minimize any effect, it's always best to slowly acclimate the statue to 'normal' conditions. That means it's best to leave it in the box for a couple days once it arrives. Styrofoam packaging is a good insulator, but it just
delays a temperature change within. That means it's good at slowing down the temperature change process - both ways. Regarding temperature, extreme temperature swings (+/- 20°F) within 24 hours, pose the most risk.