Paint subframe
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Paint subframe
Hi Guys,
I recently removed my subframe and have been doing a lot of research about painting. I know for a car, painting outside is generally a bad idea due to wind, dust, debris, etc. However, is it possible to paint the subframe outside with reasonable results? Ultimately, I'm looking at making a DIY paint booth in my garage but the issue with ventilation makes me nervous.
Any advice on this? I plan on using the 2k chassis paint kit from Eastwood with a new HVLP paint gun.
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I recently removed my subframe and have been doing a lot of research about painting. I know for a car, painting outside is generally a bad idea due to wind, dust, debris, etc. However, is it possible to paint the subframe outside with reasonable results? Ultimately, I'm looking at making a DIY paint booth in my garage but the issue with ventilation makes me nervous.
Any advice on this? I plan on using the 2k chassis paint kit from Eastwood with a new HVLP paint gun.
Thanks!
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Re: Paint subframe
I do a lot of outside painting. Just have to be aware of the factors you mentioned and be willing/able to put off paining until conditions are favorable. It doesn't matter as much on parts you won't see. Humidity is always the most important factor, especially when priming bare metal.
For chassis painting you will want to get it as high off the ground as you can. Most dust contamination comes from the debris your gun blows around.
For chassis painting you will want to get it as high off the ground as you can. Most dust contamination comes from the debris your gun blows around.
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If you're taking the time to take the underbody clean and prepped I would skip the Eastwood products as most are single component products. Instead go with an epoxy primer, urethane primer and then a single stage paint. You can use a roller or brush and they will look fine, or use an hvlp gun and get better results but no one would probably see it is the down side. If the car is fair weather only there is no need for undercoating or whatever thick black paint you can name. Go with the body color.
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I'm sure if you google around, you'll find home made paint booths are not hard to build if you have a few wood working skills and can spring for a few exhaust fans. Be sure to buy a 3M respirator. They are relatively cheap and work well, much less expensive than having to pay the neighbors for over spray. Keep your eyes protected with googles!
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I'm sure if you google around, you'll find home made paint booths are not hard to build if you have a few wood working skills and can spring for a few exhaust fans. Be sure to buy a 3M respirator. They are relatively cheap and work well, much less expensive than having to pay the neighbors for over spray. Keep your eyes protected with googles!
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Re: Paint subframe
Thanks for the info guys!
I've been reading articles about making garage paint booths out of 2x4's and PVC... it seems fairly easy to do and cheap but I've also read some pretty scary comments about using a regular box fan for ventilation (fires, explosions, etc). Any thoughts on this?
Not at all, depending on your skills and tools either pvc pipe or 2x4 and 2x2. Then just add on the plastic cover. Easily done for under $50. Just a tip, and this is a good one, weight the structure down to prevent it from sliding or tipping in the wind. You could even use the car's wheels to weigh the structure down.
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Thanks for the info guys!
I've been reading articles about making garage paint booths out of 2x4's and PVC... it seems fairly easy to do and cheap but I've also read some pretty scary comments about using a regular box fan for ventilation (fires, explosions, etc). Any thoughts on this?
I've been reading articles about making garage paint booths out of 2x4's and PVC... it seems fairly easy to do and cheap but I've also read some pretty scary comments about using a regular box fan for ventilation (fires, explosions, etc). Any thoughts on this?
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