You would think after all the years of car painting they would have something a bit safer. Years ago guys would spray lacquer without any protection at all. I know they say it’s for the environment but give us home painters something. I painted a 40 Ford in the 80’s with a Dupont respirator the paint was Dupont acrylic enamel with the catalyst added. When I blew my nose after the paint was drying I had what looked like white plastic coming out of my nose. The garage had the strong smell for along time after. I had an explosion proof fan to take the fumes out but to walk inside I would have to cover my nose and mouth.

I come in from being outside for a little bit and my clothes are soak with sweat. This has been one of the hottest summers that I can remember and the humidity doesn’t help. I said to my wife I don't know how I worked outside all of those years in weather like this.Then I said oh yeah it was for the house payment, car, food and a kid crying for designer clothes.



Richard