Watched a Youtube video

S

Senile Old Fart

I thought this was a pretty good video for a beginning painter.
I haven't watched part 2 yet.
I expected to have the eastwood brand crammed down my throat but it wasn't.
IF I wasnt banned,LOL, from the paint forum I would post this at tffn.net as most all those guys could really use this info. Oh well!

Any of you big dogs have anything to add/critique ?

thx, SOF.

[video=youtube;P_9WQmicyJU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_9WQmicyJU[/video]
 
I watched parts 1 & 2 about a month ago and as a total rookie I thought it had a lot of good info. The only part that confuses me is in part 2 when he recommends not to cut in the wheel wells but to instead keep one linear motion because it avoids extra layers of paint around the wheel well. The part I don't understand is if you don't cut in the wheel well how would you get good coverage on flange or lip that turns inward toward the tire?
 
Not that uncommon if you are in a collision shop spraying 4-5 cars a day.
 
Yep exactly. Overall I like that guy. I like his show on powerblock also. He seems to be very down to earth and always gives tips to the diy guys. I can appreciate the time it takes to put these videos together.
 
Is that true that the charcoal filters in the resperator masks are only good for 24 hours after opening? I keep mine in a sealed pretzal barrel for storage. Is there any way to tell if they are not effective anymore?

Thanks, Steve
 
HIG;33321 said:
Is that true that the charcoal filters in the resperator masks are only good for 24 hours after opening? I keep mine in a sealed pretzal barrel for storage. Is there any way to tell if they are not effective anymore?

Thanks, Steve
Click to expand...
Keeping them in a ziplock bag is a great idea.
They have a few hour life when being worn and exposed to the chemicals you aren't wanting to breathe. If you spray for say 20 minutes, bag it until the next go,mark the time usage on the bag. When it reaches 2 hrs I toss them out. If they are over 6 months old and have been used at all I toss them out.

The amount of overspray in the air around you will determine the life of the cartridge. Painting in a downdraft booth they will last longer than painting in your garage
 
Senile Old Fart;33330 said:
Keeping them in a ziplock bag is a great idea.
They have a few hour life when being worn and exposed to the chemicals you aren't wanting to breathe. If you spray for say 20 minutes, bag it until the next go,mark the time usage on the bag. When it reaches 2 hrs I toss them out. If they are over 6 months old and have been used at all I toss them out.

The amount of overspray in the air around you will determine the life of the cartridge. Painting in a downdraft booth they will last longer than painting in your garage
Click to expand...

Wow, I did not know they were that short of usable life guess I should have taken the time to read the package. I will swap them out.

Thanks, Steve

- - - Updated - - -

orangejuiced86;33323 said:
Yes. Always put them back in the bag.
Click to expand...

Do you think a sealed plastic container would not be as good as the original bag or a zip lock bag? I guess I feel like I don't always get those bags completely closed up.

Steve
 
Regarding organic vapor cartridges: At $6 per pair on Amazon (3m 6001), they're too cheap to not have a few sets available and toss when questionable. Caution, I received a set that the package seal had leaked. Amazon replaced it promptly.

OK, I just checked and they are currently $9. Over the last year I have bought them 3 different times for $5.99, $5.99, and $9.77. Must be a variable priced item.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top