Why not run the AC unit from an extension cord, maybe from an outside receptacle if you've got one?
I can only wish I had the knowledge and patience to paint. As it is I'm glad you can do it. :) -Tim LarryT <l02tur...@comcast.net> wrote: >Yes, the paint (acrylic lacquer) is very dangerous. I have a full face mask >with respirator cartridges which I change from time to time. I never smell >any fumes when I have the mask on. > >I try to wear Tyvek coveralls but usually end up getting too hot and take >them off. > >The color dries so fast it doesn't cause any overspray problems - but the >clear hangs in the air so without the Tyvek I get a thin layer of clear all >over me. Which makes me really *want* to wear the overalls - but I have to >turn my window AC when using the compressor - so the breaker doesn't leave >me in the dark ;-) not fun! > >LarryT > >OilAnalysis Time? >Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? >www.youroil.net > > > >-------------------------------------------------- >From: "Rich Thomas" <richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> >Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 3:24 PM >To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Paint > >> Is the paint some kind of nasty stuff where you need a fresh-air >> respirator/face mask? Any problem with dust or anything in the paint? >> >> --R >> >> On 5/31/2010 1:49 PM, LarryT wrote: >>> Hi Rich - >>> I replaced my old compressor last year with a vertical tank, 25gal., >>> 5.1SCFM @ 90PSI. - Should be able to handle this paint job easily. >>> >>> In a 24x24 - garage, with 9 or 10 double fixture 4' fluorescents. No >>> special ventilation. I have several guns - most are $50-$90 guns from >>> Home Depot etc - but I bought 1 *good* gun - a Devilbiss HVLP w/ 1.4 and >>> 1.6 tips. I used the 1.4 for both color and clear. >>> >>> Process - I first washed the car with Dawn detergent to strip the wax >>> (it really stripped it!!), then used DX-330 to clean it once again just >>> to be sure, then sanded using 320 to get down to good material - but not >>> to metal. I fixd some small dings using a filler putty recommended by the >>> paint shop then I partially masked the stuff before sanding to protect >>> chrome, etc. - after sanding I finished the masking. I wiped the car >>> again with PRE and a Tack Cloth. Had the A/C bring the temp to 70F and >>> mixed the paint - PPG Omni AAU Color/Clear using MB #122 Mother of Pearl >>> Grey Metallic per the data plate. Shot 2 or 3 coats to be sure I had >>> cover. >>> >>> Next came the clear - PPG MC-161 mixed per instructions (2:1) which is >>> where I went wrong I believe. 2:1.6 works much better. Applied 4 or 5 >>> coats of clear. >>> >>> Started color sanding using 800# followed by 1000# then 2000# before >>> going to 3M buffing/polishing products with a standard buffer and a DA >>> buffer. >>> >>> Thoughts? >>> >>> LarryT >>> 91 300D >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> OilAnalysis Time? >>> Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? >>> www.youroil.net >>> >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------- >>> From: "Rich Thomas" <richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> >>> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 12:07 PM >>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Paint >>> >>>> Tell us about your setup and process, etc. At home in garage? Type of >>>> equipment, "booth", lights, all that stuff... >>>> >>>> --R >>>> >>>> On 5/31/2010 11:51 AM, LarryT wrote: >>>>> Hi Gang -- >>>>> I repainted my MB last week (the clear was lifting in places and >>>>> there was a spot of bubbling paint on one door) - I ended up with more >>>>> orange peel than I would have liked - spent a week color sanding & >>>>> buffing. Went back to the paint store and asked them about the >>>>> problem - they said to mix more of the harder with the clear than the >>>>> instructions called for - that would allow it to flow out better and >>>>> reduce orange peel - the downside is vertical surfaces must be done >>>>> carefully to prevent sags and drips. >>>>> >>>>> I was always told that I should mix the different paint components >>>>> precisely as instructed. To do otherwise could be dangerous or give >>>>> odd results. But with the clear - instead of mixing 2:1 (clear : >>>>> hardener) I found 2:1.5 gave much better results. >>>>> >>>>> I tried it on a spare pane I have and to my amazement (I'm easily >>>>> entertained) the paint *did* flow out immediately and had an almost >>>>> finished look as soon as I stopped painting! It would still need some >>>>> finishing to be totally *done* but the work could be done in a few >>>>> hours instead of days. Assuming I avoid any runs/sags. ;-^ >>>>> >>>>> So later this week I'll be painting again. Oh well, practice makes >>>>> perfect, I hope. >>>>> >>>>> Is it Oil Analysis Time? >>>>> Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? >>>>> www.youroil.net >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
