paint booth suggestions
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paint booth suggestions
ok... I'm finally getting to the point where I don't think my previously planned "paint booth that I can borrow" isn't going to materialize. I mean, it's been a year already...
SO.... I'm looking for other solutions of how to paint my frame without doing it out of doors where it will attract all the crap in the world... I don't have garage space to put up curtains or build a booth... I mean really, look at my garage on my home page... the frame on the rotisserie is nearly 20 feet long and nearly 6 feet wide... so I need a space a minimum of 10x30... 20 x 40 would be better... with clean air and ventilation and filtering would be nice...
Any suggestions on how to do this so it doesn't cost as much as having a pro shop do it ??? Or does anyone in reasonable driving distance of B'ham Al have a booth for rent ???
I'll even sweep it out when we're done ??? anybody ???
thanks
later
John
SO.... I'm looking for other solutions of how to paint my frame without doing it out of doors where it will attract all the crap in the world... I don't have garage space to put up curtains or build a booth... I mean really, look at my garage on my home page... the frame on the rotisserie is nearly 20 feet long and nearly 6 feet wide... so I need a space a minimum of 10x30... 20 x 40 would be better... with clean air and ventilation and filtering would be nice...
Any suggestions on how to do this so it doesn't cost as much as having a pro shop do it ??? Or does anyone in reasonable driving distance of B'ham Al have a booth for rent ???
I'll even sweep it out when we're done ??? anybody ???thanks
later
John
Last edited by jniolon; Jun 15, 2007 at 08:10 PM.
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Larry Lyles had an article in Auto Restorer about how he used pvc pipe for a frame and clear plastic for the floor, ceiling, and walls, with one wall made of plywood, holding the fan and doubling as a shelf for the paint, and stuff.
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I sprayed my frame and it is 172 inch wheelbase on plastic sheeting 1/4 inch thick and 4 x 6 . I used about 8 or 9 of these for flooring--clean up nice/light/reusable/cheap---then I used a canopy from tarpco that was just a great bug poop stopper. The exhaust isn't needed with my turbine hvlp---I turned frame over and did 1 side a day,and then texture coated it--like medical equipment!
Then I used it again yesterday for painting the F600 body. I think the wife wants it for a garden party later next month-hahaha!!!!!----John you have an awesome shop--you will think of something cool!!! Bill
Then I used it again yesterday for painting the F600 body. I think the wife wants it for a garden party later next month-hahaha!!!!!----John you have an awesome shop--you will think of something cool!!! Bill
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There have been threads on the hotrodders site about using lots of different "portable car tents" (whatever they are called) and dropping plastic sheeting down to the ground. Harbour freight has some that are pretty cheap.
If you want to go permanent, get one of those metal carports that sell for like $500 and drop the plastic sheets around it.
I have seen some guys put plastic on the ground for painting, but if you have a concrete driveway that would work.
On another note: You might check with a local tech school and see if they have a booth. Get the students to spray the frame for you. I bet it just costs the materials. They need experience.
One of the schools I work for has collision repair/painting courses.
If you want to go permanent, get one of those metal carports that sell for like $500 and drop the plastic sheets around it.
I have seen some guys put plastic on the ground for painting, but if you have a concrete driveway that would work.
On another note: You might check with a local tech school and see if they have a booth. Get the students to spray the frame for you. I bet it just costs the materials. They need experience.
One of the schools I work for has collision repair/painting courses.
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I was thinking when I'm ready to spray my entire truck I will go to the hardware shop buy a bunch of copper tubing and 90 degree elbows, eye hooks and a couple rolls of plastic. Install plastic on the copper tubing frame so it can be rolled up out of the way in sections as needed hang the frame from eye hooks so the temporary booth will be centred to allow you the most space possible to do your work. Use carpenters tuck tape to seal up the sections of plastic as well as seal plastic to the floor.
Due to limited space I was planning on renting an air exchanger from a local tool rental agency. Turns out they also rent the HVLP compressors and spray guns.
Due to limited space I was planning on renting an air exchanger from a local tool rental agency. Turns out they also rent the HVLP compressors and spray guns.
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someone on another forum mentioned that Car Craft mag did an article on homemade paint booth.... bout 4 years ago ??? anyone remember that or have the mag back that far that might research it....
come on guys ??? I've done it for you..
later
john
someone on another forum mentioned that Car Craft mag did an article on homemade paint booth.... bout 4 years ago ??? anyone remember that or have the mag back that far that might research it....
come on guys ??? I've done it for you..
later
john
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Originally Posted by jniolon
......come on guys ??? I've done it for you..
later
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I'm just watching this thread hoping that the cool plan comes thru for both of us. I have to paint my whole truck this year.
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I'm just watching this thread hoping that the cool plan comes thru for both of us. I have to paint my whole truck this year.[/QUOTE]
Randy, I just met a long time car buff 2 weeks ago at a local cruise, and he had just had his wife's 66 chevelle painted by a local shop he had just found out about. $3500 including some body work. I thought that was very reasonable and I,m going to get a business card from him for future reference, hopefully this week. If your interested let me know.
The paint job looked great to me although he said "it was not show quality".
Randy, I just met a long time car buff 2 weeks ago at a local cruise, and he had just had his wife's 66 chevelle painted by a local shop he had just found out about. $3500 including some body work. I thought that was very reasonable and I,m going to get a business card from him for future reference, hopefully this week. If your interested let me know.
The paint job looked great to me although he said "it was not show quality".
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In our city there is a paint/body shop that rents their paint booth quite reasonable. It maybe worth a shot to phone around if nothing else pans out.
I`ve been using Zero Rust to paint my frames and am quite happy with it, fast tack free drying times and only a painter`s canister mask when having adequate ventilation.
I`ve been using Zero Rust to paint my frames and am quite happy with it, fast tack free drying times and only a painter`s canister mask when having adequate ventilation.
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Originally Posted by Kusto
I was thinking when I'm ready to spray my entire truck I will go to the hardware shop buy a bunch of copper tubing and 90 degree elbows, eye hooks and a couple rolls of plastic. Install plastic on the copper tubing frame so it can be rolled up out of the way in sections as needed hang the frame from eye hooks so the temporary booth will be centred to allow you the most space possible to do your work. Use carpenters tuck tape to seal up the sections of plastic as well as seal plastic to the floor.
Due to limited space I was planning on renting an air exchanger from a local tool rental agency. Turns out they also rent the HVLP compressors and spray guns.
Due to limited space I was planning on renting an air exchanger from a local tool rental agency. Turns out they also rent the HVLP compressors and spray guns.
Here's an idea, rent a party tent, just don't tell them you're going to be painting inside it. Line the floors and walls with cheap plastic tarps.
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I found this idea in mt54/Mike Williams`s galleries https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=84680&width=2
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I made a frame of PVC pipe and layed clear plastic sheets over it. If I can find a painter in this area that doesn't want to retire on what he is getting for painting my truck (prices were $8500 to $10,000, about 4000 TO $5000 too high) thats the way for me to go next time.
I think what made me send them packing all I want is a paint job that would equal to a current production vehicle.
I think what made me send them packing all I want is a paint job that would equal to a current production vehicle.