I am getting close to having one of my cars ready for paint, and I would like
to do it myself as I have in the past. I am going to be stealthy and more
cautious than ever before, and I will have accomplished my goal if no one knows
I have painted. There is lots of info on the web about building a temporary
paint booth, but haven't found any original thinking about how to handle the
exhaust. I thought I would throw this idea out to the great minds on this list.
I am making good use of Frank's bong design for my blast cabinet, and wondered
if a larger version might be effective at removing some of the danger from the
solvents. Overspray can be collected pretty well with furnace filters, and I am
using an HVLP gun. I would mount a furnace blower above a 55 Gal. drum with the
exhaust ducted to the bottom of the barrel, and have enough baffling to
maintain a water level. I am working on sourcing an explosion proof motor for
the blower, and the whole setup
will be on wheels inside my shop. I will be well protected with a fresh air
mask, but my concern is that someone else could be hurt with a snoot full of
these urethane fumes. Should I try to design a carbon filter for the drum
instead of using a water bong? Is there another way to accomplish this? Any
suggestions are welcome that will allow me to do this at home safely.
Thanks,
John
Fogelsville, PA
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