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Re: Paint
Are you going to primer it? Rustoleum is not suggested to dip to. Some people can make it work but it's not a stable paint. Believe it or not, if you're new to dipping using this paint will make it even more difficult to get consistent results.
Re: Cowboys themed hard hat
Dang! That's a lot of work! Good results though.
Re: Common Paint Booth Safety Violations
@K2Concepts It seems like nit picking, but our booths were classified as Class 1 Division 2. The difference was
"Class I, Division 1 classified locations
An area where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids can exist all of the time or some of the time under normal operating conditions."
"Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2 classified locations
An area where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids are not likely to exist under normal operating conditions. In this area the gas, vapor or liquids would only be present under abnormal conditions (most often leaks under abnormal conditions). As a general guide for Zone 2, unwanted substances should only be present under 10 hours/year or 0–0.1% of the time"
If your ventilation is working correctly, you should not reach an ignitable concentration (flashpoint) from your spray gun unless its an abnormal condition. This does not include holding a lighter in front of your gun. I do not remember seeing the liquid stipulation at the time our booths were classified.
The simple fact is, if you are doing this as a business, you need to know the codes. Intrinsically safe (below 48v) is allowed inside Class1 Div2 but not Div1... so a cordless drill would be allowed, even if there was spraying going on. In addition, some communities would allow Div2 but treat Div 1 like you are making nuclear weapons in your shop. In the end, its up to the local inspectors to define and regulate (RARELY do they have experience with this and will likely charge exorbitantly to let you proceed) and if something goes wrong, YOU can still be held liable (even if you did everything they say)
"Class I, Division 1 classified locations
An area where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids can exist all of the time or some of the time under normal operating conditions."
"Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2 classified locations
An area where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapors or liquids are not likely to exist under normal operating conditions. In this area the gas, vapor or liquids would only be present under abnormal conditions (most often leaks under abnormal conditions). As a general guide for Zone 2, unwanted substances should only be present under 10 hours/year or 0–0.1% of the time"
If your ventilation is working correctly, you should not reach an ignitable concentration (flashpoint) from your spray gun unless its an abnormal condition. This does not include holding a lighter in front of your gun. I do not remember seeing the liquid stipulation at the time our booths were classified.
The simple fact is, if you are doing this as a business, you need to know the codes. Intrinsically safe (below 48v) is allowed inside Class1 Div2 but not Div1... so a cordless drill would be allowed, even if there was spraying going on. In addition, some communities would allow Div2 but treat Div 1 like you are making nuclear weapons in your shop. In the end, its up to the local inspectors to define and regulate (RARELY do they have experience with this and will likely charge exorbitantly to let you proceed) and if something goes wrong, YOU can still be held liable (even if you did everything they say)
Attention Attention... If your selling film..... Please Read
Ok guys, first off much appreciation for the sample films you include in with our orders. I love looking at them and have been keeping them to show customers.
HOWEVER.... that in-lies the problem. Could you PLEASE put a small tag of some sort indicating what film and where it came from. I've got a large tote full of this stuff. I end up just searching the net for the film and not sure if I end up ordering it from who sent the sample. I would love to order the film from whoever sent the sample. Just feels better that way.
Anyway, like I said. Please keep sending the samples. It really helps selling jobs and films. Thank you so much for your hard work and great film selections. You guys are awesome. Just add some tags.
HOWEVER.... that in-lies the problem. Could you PLEASE put a small tag of some sort indicating what film and where it came from. I've got a large tote full of this stuff. I end up just searching the net for the film and not sure if I end up ordering it from who sent the sample. I would love to order the film from whoever sent the sample. Just feels better that way.
Anyway, like I said. Please keep sending the samples. It really helps selling jobs and films. Thank you so much for your hard work and great film selections. You guys are awesome. Just add some tags.
Re: K2Forums Demonstrates Advanced Dipping 5
hmp, I would never have thought of that....that the air would force it's way out like that.
Re: remote control car cover
Or you could spray intercoat then dip then base
Re: remote control car cover
Or you could spray intercoat then dip then baseAnd there ya go...
Re: Primer Gun
I honestly just use a Harbor Freight 1.8 for my primer
Re: Please help
@kevkos first off you don't need the primer when using OHW. You are underactivated and that's the biggest problem with the aerosol activator. Your spraying propellant with the activator so it's very hard to be consistent. You can get great hits and you can get this. Aerosol you have no control over so it's a crap shot everytime you dip