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== General Tips, Tricks, and Techniques == | == General Tips, Tricks, and Techniques == | ||
| − | + | Warm and dry conditions are ideal for spray painting the "sweet spot" ambient temperature for spraying is 50-100 degrees Farenheit, as aerosols don't always work best in the damp and colder temperatures hinder drying time, although it can be done. If it's not warm and dry outside, work in a well-ventilated garage, but set it up for painting. | |
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| + | == How to make your own temporary paint booth == | ||
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| + | Painting in a grarge lessens the chance of bugs or dust ending up loged in your paint while it is still in its curing stage. | ||
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| + | One way to turn your garage into a temporary paint booth is to get huge plastic dropclothes from you local hardware store or home improvement store. They are cheap and effective for protecting your tool boxes, "toys"(Atv's, bicycles, Motorcycles, etc.) from overspray. | ||
| + | Open up your garage door about 1/8 to a 1/4 way up, thgis will help with ventilation, since solvents sink. Place a fan near the opening, facing outside, to help even more with airflow. Opening any side doors and roof vents helps lots too, Place another fan around here. (old box fans work best) Box fans can be found for very cheap at second-hand stores. | ||
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| + | == Proper Clothing and Protection == | ||
| + | Wear overalls or old clothes - goggles and a mask will keep stray droplets of paint away from your eyes, nose and mouth. | ||
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