Newbie Safety Question?

[peterjg1972]

Hi there

I came across the Sticky post '2k Safety', whilst researching laquers, clear coats via google.

As a newcomer to spraying coatings, could i ask for some advice regarding safety.?

I want to topcoat some large flat artworks (1x 0.5m) painted on metal aluminium sheet using custom aerosols : http://www.specialistpaints.com/product.php?p=candy-canz)

I understand 2k needs special handling so i am considering 1k aerosols for the project i have in mind:

I will be doing it in an outdoor garage. Is there anything i should bear in mind being pretty much new to this?

I intend to buy a mask: (A1p2 filter?) http://www.amazon.co.uk/TWIN-HALF-MASK-RESPIRATOR-FILTER/dp/B004GL77TG/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp
Will this one do the job?

I want it to be a reasonable finish, but do not require it to be of automobile standard, it is for art which will be indoors and rarely touched. I have no spray equipment at present, so will be relying on aerosols, i was considering:

http://www.qpaints.co.uk/power-can-clear-coat-500ml-1.html

Any advice greatly appreciated

Pete

 

[fox]

Hi Pete,

Thinking laterally, why use clearcoat at all? Why not go with something like clear self-adhesive vinyl? Wet the surface, assuming the art isn't water-soluble(!) slide the vinyl into place, squeegee out the bubbles, fold the vinyl over behind if necessary, job done.
More controllable IMHO.
If you mess up the clearcoat, presumably it'll 'scrap' the art, as you'd be lucky to be able to rectify any defects without going through to the art.
Dunno. Just a thought.

Al

 

[peterjg1972]

Cheers Fox

Thats something for me to consider. It could be a great idea if i can get the finish (edges) etc to look good enough. I still lean towards a spray coating for a more permanent solution, if i manage to sell the work.