dust/hair problems... fan setup?

[UncleMeat777]

As I've mentioned in other threads... I have a lot of problems with debris collecting on my models as I paint.

Not only do I live in an OLD place that is dusty no matter how spick and span I keep it, but I have several pet, including 2 very hairy cats. So I have crap flying around the air everywhere. There's no way to isolate myself from it. So I'm trying to come up with ways to work around it.

I know there are professional grade spray booths out there that have built in fans and all sorts of other gizmos, but with rent, cars, school... don't see myself buying one of those anytime soon.

So does anyone have ideas or setups for redirecting dust particles away from the spray area? If so, please post pics/ideas. I need something.

[Purpura Delujo]

Spray them outside, or try not to pick up alot of dust before you spray the model inside...ie sit down right in front of it for about 10 miinutes or something so all the dust settles elsewhere, move slowly and make sure your model is clean before you paint. I get a little bit of dust here and there but I don't need mine to be PERFECT.

[primera man]

Try and spray early in the morning before all the crap starts to float around.
What i do is wash the car so it is dust free and dry it with a soft brush then put it straight into a sealed air tight box for a day in the sun to dry.
The next day spray it. When you have finished each coat put it straight into a microwave as this is a great dust free zone !!

[hiver77]

I agree with Lowriders4life above. After several models, I'm no longer anal about dust in the paintjob. If it's just a speck or two in an inconspicous area, I'd let it be. Too many times in the past I've tried to eliminate simple stuff only ending up ruining the entire thing.

You and I seem to have a similar environment so I'd suggest these steps:
1. Wipe the body with static-free linen cloth or those duster can (compressed air to blast off dust) before painting.
2. Spray the body
3. Quickly, but carefully, put the model in a tupperware or container big enough for the body and seal it. This will prevent dust from getting to the wet paint.
4. Wait to dry, repeat step 2 - 3 for the next coat.

It's still possible to have a single speck of dust in the paint, but I've learned to live with it.

[hiver77]

Originally posted by primera man
Try and spray early in the morning before all the crap starts to float around.
What i do is wash the car so it is dust free and dry it with a soft brush then put it straight into a sealed air tight box for a day in the sun to dry.
The next day spray it. When you have finished each coat put it straight into a microwave as this is a great dust free zone !!

Warren, doesnt your microwave smell like paint then?

[ales]

Another thing that might help (but probably not cure) the problem is antistatic thinner thingie, e.g. Dupont one, that you wipe the model with before painting. It is designed for plastic, AFAIK, but I have not tried it yet, but I will for the next model.

HTH
Alex

[primera man]

Originally posted by hiver77


Warren, doesnt your microwave smell like paint then?

Cant say i've noticed