arturo7
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Has anyone tried using a 10x20 canopy as a paint booth? Thinking about setting one up temporarily in my side yard.
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Canopy for Paint Booth
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Yup! I don't use the covering that comes with the tent, I use 6 mil poly that way I can use the nice white tent for other things.
Use a tarp or 6 mil poly on the ground, Make sure to cut a hole in one side and tape in a good furnace filter and put a low pressure fan on the other to draw air through.
Use a tarp or 6 mil poly on the ground, Make sure to cut a hole in one side and tape in a good furnace filter and put a low pressure fan on the other to draw air through.
NHBandit
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Painting a car outdoors ? In CA ? Won't the EPA lock you up for life ? Aside from that I think it's a great idea. 
PCO6
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For car parts (vs. a complete car) I've used an Easy-Up canopy with 6 mil poly for 3 walls and one side left open. It wasn't fancy but it worked.
EDIT: I should have added that I've also sandblasted using the same set up.
EDIT: I should have added that I've also sandblasted using the same set up.
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Vegaman_Dan
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I plan to do this myself as it's an easy sealed and controlled environment. Plus if you're doing it in day light, you'll get a lot of light inside from the sun hitting the white vinyl and causing the area to glow bright.
Positive pressure is the key- you'll never seal that thing from debris getting in, but if you blow filtered are into it and give it some options to get out, it should keep bugs, debris, etc from coming in.
Don't forget a man door!
Positive pressure is the key- you'll never seal that thing from debris getting in, but if you blow filtered are into it and give it some options to get out, it should keep bugs, debris, etc from coming in.
Don't forget a man door!
DpSyChO
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I've heard of it done as others have noted with clear poly for the "walls". Also used a pc of AC trunk line (ductwork) going under the car (to the middle) then outside the canopy with fan rigged up to the end to help create a semi functional down draft effect. Ideal... no..... helps... yes.
MP&C
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What's the next size up? My Devilbiss spray booth is 24 x 14 inside, and many times it has been cramped for space...
ilovevocs
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I agree. That 10' dim would get tight fast.
PCO6
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The canopy I referred to in post #4 above is only 10'x10'. Obviously I can't paint a car in it but it's great for most parts.
sberry
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Positive is not for paint booths,,, its for clean rooms. Paint would go everywhere under pressure.
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IONH
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Positive pressure is a good idea if you've got grass under the bottom sheet (whatever material).
I would try to do it in on a driveway though, just to lessen the chances of bugs making their way through.
While I have a garage large enough to paint a car in (2x2 with no posts), I like this idea because my compressor can kick on without throwing a bunch of air around from its fan.
I would try to do it in on a driveway though, just to lessen the chances of bugs making their way through.
While I have a garage large enough to paint a car in (2x2 with no posts), I like this idea because my compressor can kick on without throwing a bunch of air around from its fan.
Bender78
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Here's a source where you can buy the fittings to make your own canopy using 1" EMT conduit.
http://www.tarps.com/chrome2.htm
Seems to me you can use these to make a great knock down spray booth in any dimension you want for pretty cheap.
http://www.tarps.com/chrome2.htm
Seems to me you can use these to make a great knock down spray booth in any dimension you want for pretty cheap.
79firebird
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Yup they work fine i have one from costco i have used to spray meany cars. I run 2 furnace fans at the back of it tho with filters on them to stop the over spray havent had a prob yet. done 10 cars in 6 years in my driveway.
arrowhead
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Those are a great idea. Thanks!
NakeDiesel
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I've got a large Garage in a Box that I will be setting up in my shop and covering with 6 mil as my paint booth. I've previously built sand blasting and paint booths out of PVC pipe and plastic drop cloths. Worked pretty well.
I've used a similar tent from harbor freight. I'll dig up some pics this weekend. I framed up ends to hold the intake and output filters and a door. It works well but if you are doing a car the 10 width is pretty narrow. The HF tent is on sale now for $180 and if you find a 25% off coupon you can use that too.
I am painting a 911 in it. That tub is totally stripped and it's pretty small and it's a very tight fit.
I am painting a 911 in it. That tub is totally stripped and it's pretty small and it's a very tight fit.
gahrajmahal
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Here ya go
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=539437
I'm editing by adding a few points that relate to my link. If you suffer through my Jalopy Journal post you will realize the main challenge of using a portable garage to paint your car like I did is you are at the mercy of the weather. I had a 30 degree temperature variable while trying to paint my car. No painter in their right mind would attempt to get a quality paint job with that big a swing in temperature. I was doing this paint job in suburbia where they don't take kindly to temporary structures staying up for months at a time. My goal was to get the garage up, tape and paint the car and get it torn down again over the long Labor day weekend. I chose a simple method for finishing my car for that reason but the results are far below what I was going for. As a young man I sprayed many a car out in the open in my parents driveway. My new neighbors would never put up with all the fumes and overspray. To the OP, if you decide to go with this temporary paint booth I suggest you spend two days spraying your car. The first day is pull the car into the structure and get it all masked off and ready to spray. Get your products and spray gun ready ahead of time. Maybe even spray your sealer coat. The next day do your final wipe down with wax and grease remover before using your tack rag. Then spray the car in the early part of the day when it is more likely to be calm and the sun is not so hot. It is also good to be rested when spraying. That gun gets heavy holding it out over the hood, roof and trunk of the car.
Last and most important, wear your respirator!! The fumes from painting are very toxic and can have long term consequences.
Good Luck!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=539437
I'm editing by adding a few points that relate to my link. If you suffer through my Jalopy Journal post you will realize the main challenge of using a portable garage to paint your car like I did is you are at the mercy of the weather. I had a 30 degree temperature variable while trying to paint my car. No painter in their right mind would attempt to get a quality paint job with that big a swing in temperature. I was doing this paint job in suburbia where they don't take kindly to temporary structures staying up for months at a time. My goal was to get the garage up, tape and paint the car and get it torn down again over the long Labor day weekend. I chose a simple method for finishing my car for that reason but the results are far below what I was going for. As a young man I sprayed many a car out in the open in my parents driveway. My new neighbors would never put up with all the fumes and overspray. To the OP, if you decide to go with this temporary paint booth I suggest you spend two days spraying your car. The first day is pull the car into the structure and get it all masked off and ready to spray. Get your products and spray gun ready ahead of time. Maybe even spray your sealer coat. The next day do your final wipe down with wax and grease remover before using your tack rag. Then spray the car in the early part of the day when it is more likely to be calm and the sun is not so hot. It is also good to be rested when spraying. That gun gets heavy holding it out over the hood, roof and trunk of the car.
Last and most important, wear your respirator!! The fumes from painting are very toxic and can have long term consequences.
Good Luck!
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sberry
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Its got to draw on it. This principle can be used in small garages by dividing in half if heat is needed, heating equipment and even wood stove in one half, paint in the other.
It pulls the corner tight when the fan is on and warm air from the ceiling comes in down draft fashion over the end wall. It clears really really well, as good or near as good as a commercial booth and most of the time I barely sweep the floor first.
I can reach and turn on the fan to save heat, you can feel the warm air move in when its turned on and when the building runs out of heat. Painting equipment is hard and slow, a car takes a 5 minute pass.
It pulls the corner tight when the fan is on and warm air from the ceiling comes in down draft fashion over the end wall. It clears really really well, as good or near as good as a commercial booth and most of the time I barely sweep the floor first.
I can reach and turn on the fan to save heat, you can feel the warm air move in when its turned on and when the building runs out of heat. Painting equipment is hard and slow, a car takes a 5 minute pass.
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sberry
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Mine actually works better since I slowed the fan a pinch, saves a lot of heat and I am not painting a lot of large jobs routinely anymore. It works so well there is no overspray on everything, it clears in the direction its sposed to.
Work truck type paint jobs mostly.
Work truck type paint jobs mostly.
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ratdoggy
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You can get a zipper door from someone that shrinkwraps boats. something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marine-Boat-Shrink-Wrap-Zipper-Access-Door-30-X-48-C-/140611873068
Thanks for all the tips!
I found a place in LA that sells canopies that use 1-3/8 galvanized fence rail. 12 x 20 fully enclosed unit was $400 out the door. Bought some cheapo press board from HD for the flooring. It went together easily, seems sturdy enough. Haven't hung the sides yet.
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I found a place in LA that sells canopies that use 1-3/8 galvanized fence rail. 12 x 20 fully enclosed unit was $400 out the door. Bought some cheapo press board from HD for the flooring. It went together easily, seems sturdy enough. Haven't hung the sides yet.
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