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I'm sorry if this is a silly question/topic. I'm still in the researching stage for my restoration. I was at the local autobody supply store yesterday and was asking them about spraying epoxy primer with a gun vs. using etching primer in a rattle can. I don't have a gun and have never used one. I know Jeff Hail's thread says to spray epoxy primer after each area is repaired. They said that either way (i.e., even with a rattle can) there is an issue with overspray. I don't have a dedicated shop and there is literally no place at my house where I would want overspray. They told me a story about overspray going hundreds of feet. So, I was thinking that what I could do is have a tarp on the concrete under the car (plan is to make a bench a la Hail) and drape a poly tarp over the car. I can't tape poly to the ceiling to make a pseudo paint booth because the garage door would hit it when it's open. I suppose I could make a makeshift poly tent that fits under the garage door. But, I would think that lack of ventilation would be a big problem. Would this work? Be too unsafe? Better to rent a workspace and do all the metal work/priming elsewhere? Your thoughts and experiences would be helpful.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 694 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada ![]() |
Thanks for all of the advice guys. I will use a 3m half mask respirator for vapor and a dust prefilter. Don't have the air supply type.
I'm sure I'm worrying too much. I was a bit freaked out by the autobody shop guy telling me about overspray traveling so far. Also, I tried to learn how to weld sheet metal on practice pieces in my garage over the winter and just the other day realized how much dust from grinding was in places that I didn't expect it. So, this also contributed to my concern about messing up things that I don't want damaged. The 2K epoxy in a can does not get good reviews on the net. I also imagine, just guessing, that one would have to use up the can in one sitting. Wouldn't be practical for doing a patch per weekend. But a neat concept nevertheless. |
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