Jakester Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I’ve been considering starting a project bass build as something to keep me occupied in the current circumstances. I’d really like a Sonic Blue P-bass, so would like to have a crack at painting a body using Nitro cans from somewhere like Manchester Guitar Tech and then a light relicing (I know, I know...). However, I regularly read on here that proper protection is necessary as it’s pretty noxious stuff. My question therefore is this: as masks etc are presently (and rightly) nigh-on impossible to obtain, is it possible to still spray nitro safely? If not, are there any alternatives that would be safe and which would give a comparable colour, if not finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 31 minutes ago, Jakester said: My question therefore is this: as masks etc are presently (and rightly) nigh-on impossible to obtain, is it possible to still spray nitro safely? Not indoors, certainly, however many windows are open. As I've said in another thread, this is no time to end up in A&E with a serious respiratory problem... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Jakester said: My question therefore is this: as masks etc are presently (and rightly) nigh-on impossible to obtain, is it possible to still spray nitro safely? No. 1 hour ago, Jakester said: If not, are there any alternatives that would be safe and which would give a comparable colour, if not finish? There is always the brush. If you look up the techniques that traditional coach painters use and then practice a bit with a quality brush and other sundries I am confident that you will get a decent result. You'll need an oil based paint, if I recall. It takes time and you still need ventilation if not a respiratory filter. Water based acrylic goes tacky before you can lay off with perpendicular brush strokes. On the mask issue, the proper filter (carbon granule cartridge with appropriate face wear) for nitro is specialised and not currently in demand for the crisis as far as I know. I'm wondering if @Andyjr1515's ever tried to slurry and buff a solid colour finish...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Andyjr1515 said: Not indoors, certainly, however many windows are open. As I've said in another thread, this is no time to end up in A&E with a serious respiratory problem... Absolutely - as I'm also within the risk categories for respiratory issues anyway, that's certainly something I want to avoid!! 16 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: On the mask issue, the proper filter (carbon granule cartridge with appropriate face wear) for nitro is specialised and not currently in demand for the crisis as far as I know. I'm wondering if @Andyjr1515's ever tried to slurry and buff a solid colour finish...? In my limited googling, getting the filters doesn't seem to to be the problem, getting the masks is, as all appear to be diverted to medical uses. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 36 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: I'm wondering if @Andyjr1515's ever tried to slurry and buff a solid colour finish...? Not solid colours, no, I'm afraid. Just stained ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Andyjr1515 said: Not solid colours, no, I'm afraid. Just stained ones. Do you think it would work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, SpondonBassed said: Do you think it would work? No - I don't think so 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 The type of mask needed for painting is very different to PPE needed for Coronavirus so may* be available (*but may have been bought by people thinking it will help). I use a twin filter Scott one, I think it was about £20 plus about £10 a time for a pair of filters. I was spraying the wings on my Capri project over the weekend and you cannot smell anything. When I took the mask off I was hit in the face with the smell. It’s worth getting the right protection and not trust to the fresh air approach. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 As above, you really want the twin cartridge filter type as a minimum, the sort of paper makes being bought up in huge quantities at the mo are just dust masks and won't stop paint fumes. The other problem with that type is they don't generally seal against your face very well, as you can see after using one when the sides of your nose around your nostrils are covered in whatever dust you were creating. On a lighter note, the correct gear is not good with this covid19 around for a different reason. Our house is up a lane (pedestrian) off the road, my workshop is the opposite side of the lane to the house. When painting three basses a couple of weeks ago I'd come out of the workshop between coats, as even with extraction it fills up pretty quick in there. Some people walked up the road to see me stood in the lane outside the house in full hazmat gear, white paper overalls, latex gloves and full face with hood breathing apparatus. They looked quite worried to be fair. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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