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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
I would like to paint an object using spray paint, but there are two
requirements which may be impossible to arrange:

1) Temp over 50. It ain't gonna happen outdoors here until April,
probably.

2) Indoors: Must have proper ventilation. I could open a basement
window, put a fan in the window, and do the spraying 10-15 feet
away. But, I wonder
about sparks & flammability, with the fan pulling volatile fumes
right past
its motor.

The object is a football helmet (don't ask why). Spray for two or
four seconds, rotate it, repeat, come back later for 2nd coat.
Risky? Stop worrying? Have the fire extinguisher ready?

put some paper down to protect from overspray and just spray in the
basement. I would not even open a window.

safest is a latex paint , then enamel , then laquers.

I would keep any direct heat sources turned off if spraying laquer.


All done. Turned off everything, set up fan in window. Fumes reached
the fan, ignited via spark in motor, blew flames onto side of next
house. High winds carried fire to the next 11 houses, as well as
enormous quantities of fallen leaves. 73 dead, 11 injured. But, the
helmet turned out beautifully.





But, the helmet turned out beautifully.


Got 'er Done. That's all that counts. The other issues are a matter for
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