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by batai37
Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint booth sucking debris onto my finish....?
Replies: 16
Views: 22803

Just that it's dry here. My booth sucks enough air to clean the room out in an hour or so. I think that's part of why I don't have an issue with dust or cat hair. Yeah, for some people just having adequate ventilation is enough. I have *a lot* of cats, and the problem with dust/dander/hair is prett...
by batai37
Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint booth sucking debris onto my finish....?
Replies: 16
Views: 22803

Re: Paint booth sucking debris onto my finish....?

We're in the high desert. Only time it gets to 50% humidity is when it rains. Hi Kylwell, So what are you saying? That you live in a mostly dry environment, but don't have the problem described in the OP? :? Also, the humidity levels inside and outside your home won't be the same: "If the outs...
by batai37
Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: "Hobby powders" vs. regular powders?
Replies: 8
Views: 10598

I've had good results with Doc O'Brien's Weathering Powders. MicroMark carries the set.
by batai37
Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint booth sucking debris onto my finish....?
Replies: 16
Views: 22803

Re: Paint booth sucking debris onto my finish....?

So, this last weekend I built a homemade paint booth out of a rubbermaid tub and a bathroom fan. It works fantastic, but it's pulling lots of small hairs and dust mites onto the finish. I'm in the basement, and I do have dogs, so there's a lot of stuff in the air-even more than I thought. So, does ...