spray painting

[rochar3]

Hey Folks,

I have occasion to use a lacquer spray can and wondering what anybody does to eliminate the odor and over spray etc when painting in an enclosed area. Fans etc and other equipment everybody uses. As usual, thanks for your help.
Bob

[newfie]

if you had an extraction fan that would help alot. i don't have one ,i use a respirator mask when spray painting

[jrpeteo]

I made this little booth. There is a box fan and furnace filter. It takes away the overspay and particles, but not the odor. I also wear a respirator while spraying. I like to do any spraying just before I leave the room, exept for adhesive. It's in my basement.
Pete

[old wormy]

Try shellac in a spray can. A lot less fumes and it works very well.

[dirtrider73068]

If weather is nice enough I go outside to spray or if have to do what I need to get stuff done then spray in the garage then leave and go inside and let it dry and air out.

[grampa sawdust]

like your set up Pete .  I usually in not so great weather open small garage door and box fan to take fumesout. If nice out open 16 foot door and fan or out side. Shelac and min-wax poly are less smelly just dry time a little longer.

[jrpeteo]

Going outside to spray is not really an option here in Minnesota for half the year.
Pete

[GrayBeard]

I tried the spray shellac and had good results BUT I prefer a semigloss or matte finish which is available with the spray lacquer.

~~~GB~~~

[BilltheDiver]

Shellac is my go to finish.  I spray it either from a rattlecan or a compressor and gun depending on the size of the project.  After a few coats, and time to cure, I then rub it down with 0000 steel wool dipped in paste wax and buff it off.  Gives a silky smooth feeling finish with a great luster and no artificial looking gloss.

[IBMer]

Lacquer is pretty, but it sure does stink.   I try to shoot it outdoors if the weather permits.  Otherwise I do it in my workshop, with a fan running and using a Respirator to protect my lungs.  Once done I give it a few hours to clear the air before going back to work.