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Any tips on painting in the garage

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truck action   +1y
Have to re prime,& went to paint at this time,. Will do it in the garage or tent off in the driveway.I've read all the forms I can find,about positive pressurizing the area,using box fans w/ filters & filters on the other side of the area. Any advise please!
Uncle Fester   +1y
Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation
oh and a good mask.
Make sure no pilot lights or gas in the garage. Anything flamable, be careful for sparks.
dirkbelt   +1y
the guy that painted mine did it in a garage and it looks like it was done in a booth,its all about the prep,ventilation,and wetsanding and buffin.
truck action   +1y
Edited: 7/13/2007 6:05:29 PM by truck action

Got a 12x12 E-Z up, & will wrap it.Use in driveway, the garage is out! Plan on pushing the air through w/ 3 box type fans w/ filters in front & filters at vents other side,positive pressure. This way not pulling fumes over fan!Explosion proof fans are very expensive! Also got a paint approved mask w/ double filters.
lowgmc   +1y
SOME OF THE BEST JOBS COME STRAIGHT OUT OF A BACKYARD OR GARAGE! GOOD LUCK BROTHER!
get twisted   +1y
right before you spray wet down the drive way so dust doesn't kick up will your spraying and it helps from over spray sticking to the cement
FKAHNDA   +1y
wet the floor down, but becareful of the hose getin wet and possibly dripping on the hood or roof. i have painted in a garage and in a makeshift booth outside when i cant sneak a car down to my work and spray it. The only advice i can give you is to ventilate the area, wear a good mask, and dont be stingy with the clear so u can sand on to get your dirt out but still have enough millige so the clear doesnt breakdown or delam on you.
-Trigger
truck action   +1y
Thanks for all the advise. Started building the booth,got one side covered & two of three fans in place. Will put a tarp on the ground.Read where static could be a problem, & to mix a 50% solution of rubbing alcohol & water & spray the floor & sides down?
injunjoe   +1y
what i have always done is built a make shift booth by hanging plastic (u can get it at walmart) from the ceiling to the floor be sure n weight the bottom to keep it from moving when u turn on the fans and also lining the ceiling, wet the floor make sure u clean the crar and tack it off really good and have a good water seperator, u shouldnt have a problem. LIGHT+ good water filter+ ventilation and u will be good to go hope this helps
truck action   +1y
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