Re: Epoxy question??
Laminating resins and Awlgrip are both deadly when atomized for the same reason. One is not less dangerous than the other. A full face respirator without positive pressure is a deadly choice.
If you're going to give advice about this stuff, you better research what you're talking about. Self proclaimed "pro" or not, you're liable for the advice you give here.
Take it easy Shife ..
Think for a few seconds on the OP.
1. He has a Full Flow SPRAY Booth! Have you ever sprayed in a FF Booth ? I have.
2. He has a Full Face Respo. Properly worn/fitted there is no way he will suck up much of anything.
3. He is in a spray suit. What do you want .. a biohazard suit ?
Seems about the safest environment any Iboat member has suggested to be in when spraying.
4. He is only spraying a few chunks of wood hangin up on a rack. Its not like he is gonna spray his whole boat or use a spray gun to wet out his glass. He is probably gonna be in the Full flow booth for a few minutes pullin the trigger.
5. He is using a HVLP gun .. not a conventional 50 psi at the tip gun.. HVLP ( High Volume LOW Pressure ). Its not like he is gonna be in a cloud of atomized Epoxy.
So.. at this point I still think he is safe to do this job.
Shife .. are you suggesting that anyone doing any spraying with Awlgrip/Imron ( or any other polythane ), Gelcoat, Auto paint or basically anything that is not water based wear a PPS ? Even in a Full blown spray booth ? .. for Any application ? ..
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Andgott .. Your quote off of the west system site is a broad statement written by their lawyers legally covering there Butts from liability suits. It does not take into account of application. Lets say someone wants to spray there kids school chair desk ( about 2 sq foot ) in there back yard...with a full face respo and full suit-up .. would you suggest that he go out and buy a PPS ? Yea.. I wouldnt either.
Basically what your saying is This is what 'they' say on 'their website' so you must do this. Does this mean that anyone suggesting rolling or brushing any Awlgrip on a hatch be turned away from help on the Forum ? I mean.. pick up any Awlgrip can and right there on the label it says " For professional use only ". So..do we ask if the member is a pro..and if not then we cant help him because the lawyers for Awlgrip said so ?
Im not trying to backlash on you guys .. In fact
I do appreciate your dedication and fervor to safety ( as any member or Mod here will tell you I am BIG on safety ... I think I was the first to suggest Full face respo's .. I have turned away from threads that I felt was unsafe ).
Im just saying .. look at the application as well as the product or method.
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Magnum .. IMO your fine with what you want to do as you described it. Its up to you in the long run to determine your own safety.
Lets just forget about the safety issue at the moment .. Im just a bit skeptical about your Theory.
" Hanging wood deck from paint rack and spray away??? Lazy I guess, seemed like a speed the application up theory. "
If your trying to trying to seal your teak/wood with epoxy .. you might want to consider what I suggested in my last post
" You might want to seal up the wood with a brush or roller first to work it into the grain..then prep and spray. "
That means brush/roll your first Epoxy coat on horizontally .. cure and prep for your next coatings.
You will have to sand/prep your epoxy before you start to apply your finish coatings on. After the First epoxy sealer goes on and after prepping that for the next coats of epoxy and/or varnish use your booth if you wish.
I am assuming your going to finish with varnish or a polythane ..
Spraying your last few coats of epoxy sealer and your topcoat Varnish ( whatever UV topcoat ) is Sweet if you can do it. It does save time in the sanding part of the project.
YD.
