Aerosol Laquer Questions

jwc574 · 08-25-2008, 12:19 PM

I plan on spraying a homemade LP with reranch aerosol lacquer. I will have to do it outside since I don't have a proper spray booth. My question is what conditions do I need to have? Is it temperature, humidity, relative humidity within a certain range?
Thanks for any input

Dino · 08-25-2008, 01:17 PM

Ugh ... I don't recommned spraypaint at all, but if you must ...
I'd be concerned with humidity, wind, (and bugs).

Just pick a nice pretty day with low humidity (and no wind) and you'll be fine.
I strongly suggest you to take it inside to dry though.

jwc574 · 08-25-2008, 04:50 PM

I was going to spray inside a portable wardrobe as many here have suggested. I suppose I could do it in my basement but I am a bit worried about the fumes etc. I have a proper mask and can open windows but I thought I'd take it outside to be safe.

japasul · 08-26-2008, 07:32 AM

If you use a decent filtered mask, youre good. But make sure you got good ventilation anyways...

Dino · 08-26-2008, 08:31 AM

Another spraycan tip : Set your cans in hot water just prior to spraying. It helps with atomization and provides better flow.

jwc574 · 08-26-2008, 10:40 AM

Thanks Dino.

bigdakota · 08-26-2008, 12:38 PM

The smell is bad, ventilation is a must. Contrary to many, you can get good results with spray cans. Definitely warm them up first. Get the tap water hot, fill up a bowl and put your cans in, just like if you were chillin beers.

This burst was done with Stewmac Vintage amber and Red Mahogany.

Dino · 08-26-2008, 12:53 PM

Nice!

I've painted alot of guitars with spraycans.
Painting with cans usually isn't a problem ... clearcoat it.

Texas07R8 · 08-26-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino

Nice!

I've painted alot of guitars with spraycans.
Painting with cans usually isn't a problem ... clearcoat it.

damn straight......

jwc574 · 08-26-2008, 01:38 PM

Very nice. Thanks for the tip

rick13 · 08-27-2008, 10:54 PM

Don't forget to get a can of anti-blush spray. In the high humidity areas, your paint will haze up.
Rick

08-25-2008, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
jwc574 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aerosol Laquer Questions I plan on spraying a homemade LP with reranch aerosol lacquer. I will have to do it outside since I don't have a proper spray booth. My question is what conditions do I need to have? Is it temperature, humidity, relative humidity within a certain range? Thanks for any input

08-25-2008, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dino Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aerosol Laquer Questions Ugh ... I don't recommned spraypaint at all, but if you must ... I'd be concerned with humidity, wind, (and bugs). Just pick a nice pretty day with low humidity (and no wind) and you'll be fine. I strongly suggest you to take it inside to dry though.

08-25-2008, 04:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwc574 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aerosol Laquer Questions I was going to spray inside a portable wardrobe as many here have suggested. I suppose I could do it in my basement but I am a bit worried about the fumes etc. I have a proper mask and can open windows but I thought I'd take it outside to be safe.

08-26-2008, 07:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
japasul Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aerosol Laquer Questions If you use a decent filtered mask, youre good. But make sure you got good ventilation anyways...

08-26-2008, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dino Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aerosol Laquer Questions Another spraycan tip : Set your cans in hot water just prior to spraying. It helps with atomization and provides better flow.

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08-26-2008, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
jwc574 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aerosol Laquer Questions Thanks Dino.

08-26-2008, 12:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigdakota Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aerosol Laquer Questions The smell is bad, ventilation is a must. Contrary to many, you can get good results with spray cans. Definitely warm them up first. Get the tap water hot, fill up a bowl and put your cans in, just like if you were chillin beers. This burst was done with Stewmac Vintage amber and Red Mahogany.

08-26-2008, 12:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dino Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aerosol Laquer Questions Nice! I've painted alot of guitars with spraycans. Painting with cans usually isn't a problem ... clearcoat it.

08-26-2008, 01:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
jwc574 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aerosol Laquer Questions Very nice. Thanks for the tip

08-27-2008, 10:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
rick13 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aerosol Laquer Questions Don't forget to get a can of anti-blush spray. In the high humidity areas, your paint will haze up. Rick

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