Easy there Pat. I did read your post, as well as your last two, and at the risk of embarrassing myself, I still don't understand what you're trying to describe. Even with advanced degrees, without exposure and experience with the new paint systems, I plead ignorance. I'm trying though, so please be patient. Are you possibly describing single stage urethane? If not, PLEASE try again to get it thru my thick skull. I understand that the single stage urethanes don't produce that "mile-deep" finish, which is fine with me. I'm building a retro rod, with that 60's look. I actually like the look of the old acrylic enamels, but also understand that the urethanes are superior in terms of UV resistance, and therefore, longevity. BTW, I'm pretty sure I've decided on a red to match the Bengal Red powder coating I'll be using on the frame.

Jack, you have described the exact fan set-up I've been thinking about. Thanks for the info re the motors being inductive motors. No problem re the compressor, as mine is located in the main shop. I can, and have run hose over to this separate garage. I have a second air/water filter mounted in that second garage. What I thought I could do for intake air is to put an air filter in an open window in the rear of the garage. And, I also would mount some extra flourescent light along the walls. I wondered if visqueen might cause a static problem. Can the overspray and vapors from these urethanes actually be explosive? I've been told that by a local builder who seems to like to scare guys like me away from doing our own work.

I appreciate the advice and encouragement guys. I'm beginning to think that I should consider doing all the priming and prepping myself, and find a local painter, with a booth who can shoot the finish for me, hopefully at a reasonable price. Man, things have sure changed in the past 20+ years