Tuesday 3 February 2015

My initial reactions on having a spray booth


 
I had been planning on purchasing a spray booth for quite some time.  I finally took the plunge and got it set up in my reorganized hobby room.  (See last post for reorganization)  The booth is portable and sets up pretty easily.  I have the complete venting hose so I can run it outside with only a small window crack, which is important when you are living in Canada and it is winter.

My initial reactions are quite positive.  The things that strike me conclusively are:
  • better air quality  (a major plus!)
  • better visibility with the light attachment
  • less overspray

I have only used it twice, but have felt good about it.  There are some things it doesn't do.  It doesn't:
  • improve the way I mix the paint and set the air pressure--improperly mixed paints and incorrect settings cause splotches and poorly atomized paint spray.
  • improve my painting technique--practice makes perfect
  • hide my mistakes--you'll notice that I didn't use the macro lens.

I certainly don't regret my decision.  I have other areas to improve upon, but having the right equipment is not a mistake.

4 comments:

  1. Where did your purchase the spray booth? I'm looking at picking one up in Toronto somewhere.

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    1. Please check out my post below for the information.

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  2. I got mine through Amazon.ca. (Through Deal Kings). The only place I could find it in Toronto was at Sunward Hobbies 2700 Dufferin--between Eglinton and Lawrence. They are going out of business and are offering 30% off--call before you go as they might be sold out. (416-241-4500) Their price was almost the same as Amazon's best price--I chose the one with the exhaust.

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