Low Bucks Winter Idaho Paint Booth
02-02-2016, 01:21 PM
#1
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Low Bucks Winter Idaho Paint Booth
In summer many folks step outside the garage to squirt the rattle can but in winter that doesn't work so well if you are in a cold climate.
Wind and cold make outdoor painting difficult.
I came up with two solutions that keep the production line moving and keeps overspray from drifting onto the daily driver and the lawn mower.
You will probably laugh at the first one but it worked way way better than my expectations.
I tried to post photos from my iPad but could only get one to upload.
The first project was to paint my long block hanging on an engine hoist.
I raised the garage door enough to poke my electric leaf sucker under the door.
Then I layed tarps to seal off the opening.
Next I laid tarps under the engine to minimize paint on the floor.
Finally I hung plastic over the engine to keep overspray from drifting.
I criss crossed two sticks over the engine to keep the plastic off the engine.
Then I started painting.
I was amazed how well the leaf sucker pulled the overspray out of the garage.
In fact, once I got going I removed the plastic completely as it was not necessary.
I even turned down the speed on the leaf sucker since it was providing too much vacuum.
When I was done there was ZERO overspray on my adjacent cars or the floor.
Second is my permanent indoor mini-spray booth.
I bought a high capacity kitchen over-the-range fan from a store that sells "seconds".
This one was originally very expensive but had a dent so I got it for $50.
It has triple the capacity of a cheap contractor model.
I hung it on the wall, vented it with ducting, made snap-on side curtains and a plywood bottom.
The hood has built in lights and a timer to shut off the fan in 15 minutes.
This booth is perfect for painting small parts up to the size of a wheel as shown in the photos.
This is the handiest thing in my shop and has kept over spray off my cars, tools and floor.
Wind and cold make outdoor painting difficult.
I came up with two solutions that keep the production line moving and keeps overspray from drifting onto the daily driver and the lawn mower.
You will probably laugh at the first one but it worked way way better than my expectations.
I tried to post photos from my iPad but could only get one to upload.
The first project was to paint my long block hanging on an engine hoist.
I raised the garage door enough to poke my electric leaf sucker under the door.
Then I layed tarps to seal off the opening.
Next I laid tarps under the engine to minimize paint on the floor.
Finally I hung plastic over the engine to keep overspray from drifting.
I criss crossed two sticks over the engine to keep the plastic off the engine.
Then I started painting.
I was amazed how well the leaf sucker pulled the overspray out of the garage.
In fact, once I got going I removed the plastic completely as it was not necessary.
I even turned down the speed on the leaf sucker since it was providing too much vacuum.
When I was done there was ZERO overspray on my adjacent cars or the floor.
Second is my permanent indoor mini-spray booth.
I bought a high capacity kitchen over-the-range fan from a store that sells "seconds".
This one was originally very expensive but had a dent so I got it for $50.
It has triple the capacity of a cheap contractor model.
I hung it on the wall, vented it with ducting, made snap-on side curtains and a plywood bottom.
The hood has built in lights and a timer to shut off the fan in 15 minutes.
This booth is perfect for painting small parts up to the size of a wheel as shown in the photos.
This is the handiest thing in my shop and has kept over spray off my cars, tools and floor.
02-02-2016, 01:59 PM
#3
Pro
That is a very creative solution.
A few years ago I wanted to paint the convertible top frame, with a rattle can(s), in the winter in the garage as you say.
I wish I had a picture of the "spray booth" I created by raising up my 4 Post lift and enclosing it in plastic, newspaper and masking tape.
But it worked.
A few years ago I wanted to paint the convertible top frame, with a rattle can(s), in the winter in the garage as you say.
I wish I had a picture of the "spray booth" I created by raising up my 4 Post lift and enclosing it in plastic, newspaper and masking tape.
But it worked.
02-02-2016, 02:17 PM
#4
Le Mans Master
I made a frame out of PVC sprinkler piping with all the elbows etc. I drape painters plastic film over the frame when I paint things inside the garage. Works well. You just take the frame apart and store it until you need it again.
Don
Don