marccleave
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Fantastic job so far! Looking forward to more updates on this thread.
I did use a compressor. I've tried aerosols and the pump sprayer thing they make and to be honest they are not a patch on a compressor. If you prepare well it needn't be too messy. I took it out on the drive and put a load of old cardboard under it. This caught all the drips. Also have plenty of rags handy to clean any off the chassis and don't forget to clean with white spirit before you try to paint it. The waxoyl needs warming up to thin it and get it flowing. Also a lot of people prefer other products and say they are superior to waxoyl. They are more expensive though and I'm not sure my rusty old chassis can justify the best stuff. Whatever you decide I hope goes well.Did you use a compressor to do this, or aerosol cans? Is it as messy as they say? I'll be doing this soon but wondering if I need to take it outside first.
I have heard reports about everything in the vicinity getting covered but I didn't find it too bad. If in doubt though outdoors is safer.Thank you Steve. I've got a compressor and dinitrol cavity wax (2x cans) from the restoration show which was on a bit of a deal. I think I might be a can short.
I'm happy to get some cardboard or rags down for drips but I share the workshop with a buddy with a couple of cars, I doubt he wants them covered in wax! I'm just wondering whether the spraying gets enough of it into the air, enough to worry about other things in close proximity? If so I'll have to get it outside.
Thanks. I will have a look at those. Even this morning I still have a strange smell in my nose and taste in my mouth.Have you tried the 3m masks?
http://www.respiratorshop.co.uk/3m-4251-a1-p2-reusable-dust-mask-respirator.html
I have bought a couple of them and find them brilliant for paint fumes.
Edit: I just checked and there are other models which look similar but have better filtration so if going for one check it is suitable for your application.
I have got 2.5l and it looks like it will more than enough. I'm needing to thin it almost 1:1 to make it useable. I'm hoping i'll get 2 really good coats on the chassis and both axles covered. I would like to keep a bit back for touch ups in case of accidents as well.How much of the paint did you buy? Was 2.5L enough for 2 coats?
I'm going to order one of these masks tonight but I just wondered how long you found they last for? I should have got organised sooner and it won't be here for the weekend now but I've been really busy this week.I checked and the one I bought is the same as the one I linked too. When I'm wearing it I can't smell any paint fumes at all. And my glasses don't steam up either.
For the sake of twenty quid or so it's a no brainer, your health is too important.
This is the stuff I bought. Don't forget the thinners and a respirator. My nose is still irritated now.How much of the paint did you buy? Was 2.5L enough for 2 coats?
I've had the current one for almost a year but don't use it that often. I don't know how often your meant to replace them but I figure so long as I can't smell bad stuff and can still breath through it, it's probably fine. This week I used it while spraying 2k clear coat on wheels and sanding down the bonnet of my MGF. I didn't smell anything the whole time but will probably order a new one soon.I'm going to order one of these masks tonight but I just wondered how long you found they last for? I should have got organised sooner and it won't be here for the weekend now but I've been really busy this week.