First paint job
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Painting in a garage lessens the chance of bugs or dust ending up lodged in your paint while it is still in its curing stage. | Painting in a garage lessens the chance of bugs or dust ending up lodged in your paint while it is still in its curing stage. | ||
| − | One way to turn your garage into a temporary paint booth is to get huge plastic | + | One way to turn your garage into a temporary paint booth is to get huge plastic dropcloths 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, this 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 cheaply at second-hand stores and | + | Open up your garage door about 1/8 to a 1/4 way up, this will help with ventilation, since solvents sink to the floor. 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 cheaply at second-hand stores and rummage sales. |
Something that will help keep dust and bugs from coming into your garage is to buy a furnace filter the same size as the window | Something that will help keep dust and bugs from coming into your garage is to buy a furnace filter the same size as the window | ||
| − | (or build a frame for the filters to go over your door)that you have open | + | (or build a frame for the filters to go over your door)that you have open. This will collect the dirt and bugs that want to invade what you're doing. |
If there are strict rules in your area, something that will help is to place a filter before your fan so that it filters the air as it is leaving your shop. | If there are strict rules in your area, something that will help is to place a filter before your fan so that it filters the air as it is leaving your shop. | ||
'''Basic mixing tecniques''' | '''Basic mixing tecniques''' | ||
| − | Paint and related finishing products can be mixed in glass measuring cups, medicine cups, soup cans, or shot glasses. However, EZ Mix cups are generally preferred for ease of use. Containers with measurements on the side are generally most useful. Paper cups are cautioned against because some may have a wax coating. Similarly, plastic cups or containers (medicine cups, yogurt containers, cleaned bottle caps, etc.) are also cautioned against. There are many different kinds of plastic, some of which are inappropriate for storing certain types of finishing products. | + | Paint and related finishing products can be mixed in glass measuring cups, medicine cups, soup cans, or shot glasses. However, EZ Mix cups are generally preferred for ease of use. Containers with measurements marked on the side are generally most useful. Paper cups are cautioned against because some may have a wax coating. Similarly, plastic cups or containers (medicine cups, yogurt containers, cleaned bottle caps, etc.) are also cautioned against. There are many different kinds of plastic, some of which are inappropriate for storing certain types of finishing products. |
| − | When mixing double portions of paint or primer, mix one portion at a time. For example,''''' 8:2:1''''' is easier to keep track of than '''''16:4: | + | When mixing double portions of paint or primer, mix one portion at a time. For example,''''' 8:2:1''''' is easier to keep track of than '''''16:4:2'''''. Most, if not all, automotive paint has the correct ratio for the paint/thinner/hardener printed on the label. If not, consult your favoite bodyman for the best ratio to use on your paint. |
| − | After mixing each individual portion, add the two portions together and mix well again. This also cuts down on wasted material | + | After mixing each individual portion, add the two portions together and mix well again. This also cuts down on wasted material if you make a mistake (too much hardener, wrong reducer, etc.). |
''TOO HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY'' | ''TOO HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY'' | ||
| − | GREAT TIP '''When opening a can of paint, punch a few holes in the trough where the lid sits. That way, excess paint will drain out of the trough and into the can, rather than splattering when placing the lid back on the can.''' | + | GREAT TIP '''When opening a can of paint, punch a few holes in the trough where the lid sits with a hammer and nail. That way, excess paint will drain out of the trough and into the can, rather than splattering when placing the lid back on the can.''' |
-Buy a set of inexpensive spatulas to use as scrapers for paint cans. | -Buy a set of inexpensive spatulas to use as scrapers for paint cans. | ||
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-Use a ladle for handling paint. | -Use a ladle for handling paint. | ||
| − | -When purchasing new paint or other finishing products, write the date on them with black magic marker. | + | -When purchasing new paint or other finishing products, write the date on them with a black magic marker. |
-For stirring paint, use inexpensive "jumbo sticks", tongue depressors, Popsicle sticks, wood sticks, or butter knives. | -For stirring paint, use inexpensive "jumbo sticks", tongue depressors, Popsicle sticks, wood sticks, or butter knives. | ||
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