golfer007

I have been getting into painting frames. I am still using spray paint, but I am getting better and better with every bike I do. But I have a couple of questions regarding painting and spray booths.

We have a shop out back. It's pretty small, but I would say I have a dedicated area of about 7x5 for my self. I would like to continue to paint during the wet and rainy months here is Oregon, and let's face it; painting a bike in the rain at 50 degrees isn't the best idea.

We also have a Coleman Powermaster air compressor that says it flows 3.7 CFM @ 40 psi. We also have an Ingersoll-Rand 210g gravity spray gun and a 200g touch up gun. I don't really know all the little specks and needs for painting with a spray gun, but that is what I have readily available for me. On the site below, it states that the required CFM should be 10.5 and psi should be 50. Lol, sounds like my compressor isn't going to work. correct?

The spray gun:https://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3114_200343114

Is there any way I could utilize my small space and make a very cheap, but decent area to paint. The other large problem is that the shop has to lights or wired outlets. I can however run a long extensions chord and a power strip out if needed. Should I just use some flood lights for working/painting bikes?

Any advice, links, and/or expertise in this area appreciated.

Skones MickLoud

You'd be better off running your compressor inside the house and running a long air line. Long stretches of extension cord and air compressors don't usually work well together.

golfer007

Does anyone else have any other ways to make a very small, but effective spray booth? Also, any information on this specific spray gun and if it is compatible with my compressor would be great. I know, it's a lot of newbie stuff, but I need wise advice in this department.

PoN

Get an exhaust fan setup... don't breath that stuff.

golfer007

Lol, I love how people just simply state something. If you are going to state something potentially very helpful, at least let me know what it is and does! Not being rude at all, just stating it

I know you are suppose to get some kind of fan, but I first need to know if I can even use the spray gun with my compressor.

xxguitarist

How big is the tank on your compressor?
You won't be able to spray constantly, but if the tank is large, you might be able to make some use of it.
Otherwise, it's time to upgrade the compressor.

PoN

Here in California I don't think you can have a spray booth in your garage for the environmental concerns, unless you have a proper ventilation and filtration system.

Just be careful, can't afford to cause yourself harm.

Found these California docs, Oregon may also have specific regs.
https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5446.html
https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5153.html

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...th+regulations

No expertise in airbrushing here... maybe this helps
https://www.howtoairbrush.com/

https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...CategoryID=324
https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...CategoryID=521

lunacycle

It's hard to say how your system will perform. Have you tried spraying with your compressor yet?

I used to spray paint in a 5'x6' room in my basement. I installed an old stove exhaust hood from my kitchen. This was adequate to clear the room of the paint smell eventually, but it was not adequate to prevent exposure to the fumes. I always wore a respirator mask, which only cost about $20. I would never spray in a confined space without wearing a respirator.

Xgecko

you can achieve the same results by purchasing a second tank......my brother has two 50 gallon tanks hooked up to his 100 gallon compressor, As far as a spraying area........before you spray clean up, and I mean seriously clean your work space blow all the dust and dirt out, wipe down with wet rags remove all the particles that will screw up the surface of your paint. Hang sheets of plastic to keep overspray from getting on anything and use heat lamps to both see by and to speed up drying.

golfer007

I am beginning to think that I will just stick with spray painting. I do have a friend who painted his jet in his hanger...I think I will see what he can do for me.

bbattle

I used a refrigerator box for my rattle can jobs. Kept the dust and wind down. I simply held my breath while spraying, then ducked out to breathe while the frame dried. A mask with organic vapor filter would have been a good idea.

You can use pvc tubing to make a greenhouse frame then cover with plastic sheeting held down with duct tape.