As for masks, You can spray 2k with a decent cartridge mask, and alot of painters do, but It's not a very good idea, especially if you've never used 2K before. I used to use a cartridge type, but I felt adverse affects, so now I use an air fed. Bare in mind they cost about £100, for the air regulator, belt, air feed pipe and mask. You don't necessarily have to have a different compressor, just one large enough to supply both a constant pressure at your gun, and a constant feed to the mask. We use one compressor for everything at work, and it's fine. I would seriously advise anyone not to use anything but air fed, it's not worth it, people have dropped dead at just a few minutes exposed to 2K fumes, although reacting that badly is quite unlikely, you should be aware of the dangers.
I personally would never attempt to use 2k without a booth, it's just not worth it, considering the health risks to yourself and others, plus the quality of finish you would obtain without a booth is greatly decreased. If I had to, I'd probably use cellulose, in solid a solid colour. Celly polishes up lovely, the downsides are it can fade if not kept maintained, and will dull if not waxed regularly.
Edited by panelbeaterpeter, 23 January 2008 - 08:42 PM.
