spray booth ideas?

[Longroof79]

Mike,
I couldn't agree with you more in regard to lighting. That's another consideration on the list of "to-do's".
Thanks for your input, man.

 

[bill]

Hi Bill,
Thanks for your input and suggestions. I also thought about hanging PVC pipe off the rafters using chain, and taping or clamping plastic sheeting to the pipe. Again, kind of using the "shower curtain" method.

Tell me about the TR3 you're working on. I haven't seen one of those in more years than I can count... :lol:
My neighbor has a TR4 all apart in his garage. His grandsons want to make a project out of it.

Thanks again for your ideas, Bill. I appreciate it.

The TR is a team effort w/my two uncles and myself. We have been on and off w/it for about 4-5yrs now. We had the frame dipped, POR15 applied and rebuilt the entire suspension. The trans is a syncho mesh from a TR4 and the engine is also out of a TR4. Had the motor rebuilt and it runs great w/ the zennith stromberg carbs. Now we are on hold because the body doesnt seem to want to line up correctly w/the mounting holes! Apparently, the previous owner of this project had the body reconstructed off the frame w/ new floors, trunk pan, and door sills welded in. All of the mounting holes are close, but one is out of line, which means they didnt use a jig or a frame to hold everything in place when they cut and welded parts back on. So, we have to decide where and what to cut out to get the holes back in line to mount the body onto the frame..... but, we have a guy in the next town who restores british cars for a living who will be a big help if needed, so its not completely hopeless....

 

[Longroof79]

Bill,
The TR sounds like quite a project. I hope you're able to get the body alignment right without too much effort. One of my first cars was a Triumph Spitfire. Cute car, but what a hunk o' crap. It was one of my first attempts at bodywork and paint. It would have made a nice little race car. I had a few MGA's after that and got hooked on VW's and Porsches. British cars are pretty cool, but temperamental .

 

[85Frankencar]

Sorry to butt in about the TR restoration(which is very cool, maybe throw some pics in non-G projects eventually? 😀 )

Do keep the floor wet because that's where to overspray gathers - the walls stayed very clean

Ok, so i have a total noob question: wet the floor to help with overspray is noted, but 1) how much water is needed (enough to coat the floor or...?) 2) how do you clean up after you're done? Is the paint you're using water-based? Or does it just evaporate? Thanks!

 

[Longroof79]

Ok, so i have a total noob question: wet the floor to help with overspray is noted, but 1) how much water is needed (enough to coat the floor or...?) 2) how do you clean up after you're done? Is the paint you're using water-based? Or does it just evaporate? Thanks!

Wetting the floor down also helps from dust kicking up. A fine spray or mist of water on the floor is sufficient.

I'll let Robert answer about the type of paint he's using, etc.

 

[robert56]

I just flooded the floor with a garden hose before painting. I just keeps the dust down to a minimum. I didn't worry about cleanup - I just let the water evaporate on its own. With 2500 CFM of air being moved by the fan it didn't take long. After I took the booth down I just flooded the floor again and used a push broom and dishwashing soap to flush everything out to the driveway. I was using catalized acrylic urethane paints and primers.

 

[85Frankencar]

I just flooded the floor with a garden hose before painting. I just keeps the dust down to a minimum. I didn't worry about cleanup - I just let the water evaporate on its own. With 2500 CFM of air being moved by the fan it didn't take long. After I took the booth down I just flooded the floor again and used a push broom and dishwashing soap to flush everything out to the driveway. I was using catalized acrylic urethane paints and primers.

Thanks for the info