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first time in real down draft booth any hints? #610981
02/11/10 10:10 PM
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Ive painted for 20 years but never in a real heated downdraft booth. Im excited. painting a 67 belevedere sat in a heated downdraft professional booth. car is ready. 2008 dodge pearl red. lots of work but I think it will be real nice. will the paint dry faster between coats because the extra airflow? I plan on using med reducer. should be ok. Im used to waiting between coats because my airflow isnt or hasent been real good in my garage paint jobs. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/reflections7/100_0082.jpg
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Re: first time in real down draft booth any hints? [Re: reflections7] #610982
02/11/10 10:46 PM
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use reducer based on room temp. Our booths are set at 85 degrees during painting. We use slow reducers. Flash time between coats for color is about 5 mins. Clear is about 10 to 15 mins. Car is dust free in 45 mins. Pick the temp reducer based on what the room temp will be during spraying.

Re: first time in real down draft booth any hints? [Re: Dougsmopars] #610983
02/11/10 11:07 PM
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A Few things , were old shoes because they will be full of overspray when you are done spraying your car , and I assume you are going to wear a "Spray Suit" that helps a bunch with dirt , be aware where the 'Air Hose" is at all times , do not step on the hose while it is on the exhaust grate as you will loose Air Pressure at the Gun for a split second and paint will dribble on your car. I assume you are shooting "Solventborne" paint?

Re: first time in real down draft booth any hints? [Re: fury4speed] #610984
02/11/10 11:38 PM
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Been painting for 20 years just never in a booth like this. Best i ever used was old cross draft booth. real old. This is new high tech down draft heated booth. Very well lit which will be nice. I wear all my ppp personal protection equipment. mask, suit, hood, ect. Just dont think I will be used to how fast it flashes.

Re: first time in real down draft booth any hints? [Re: reflections7] #610985
02/12/10 12:15 AM
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Yes paint dries fast! A second person is a must.


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Re: first time in real down draft booth any hints? [Re: reflections7] #610986
02/12/10 12:31 AM
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just use slow reducer with base and slowest hardener with clear







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