Hot tire pickup refers to a phenomenon where the tires of a vehicle can soften or become sticky when exposed to elevated temperatures, such as those generated when a car is driven. This is particularly relevant to surfaces like epoxy floors. When hot tires come into contact with certain flooring materials, they may leave marks, imprints, or pull up the coating epoxy flooring. With the high temperatures of summers in Texas, hot tire pickup is a valid concern. However, proper preparation minimizes the risk of hot tire pickup, and Hastings takes extra care in surface preparation to ensure the concrete is properly cleaned and an optimal surface to accept the epoxy coating.