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Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat (WARNING)
By:Jason Steeves
Date: 9/26/1999, 1:51 am
In Response To: Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat (WARNING) (Alan Resinger)

There are several 2 part polyurethane clearcoats (and paints) designed for the Do-It-Yourselfer. These paints are designed to be brushed on, and will give spray quality results if done correctly.

I agree entirely with the everyones comments regarding safety precautions for spraying a isoocyanate based paint (remember bhopal india?) Once it's atomized it is extremely toxic, but if you're using a roller/brush application method with good ventilation and appropriate safety measures (gloves, etc.) the risk or sensitization is minimal.

Jason

> I know how everyone wants a perfect glass-like finish on their latest
> creation but two part polyurethane paints are not to be used by anyone
> except professional painters. A simple paint mask is nowhere near enough
> protection. I have a good friend who is a pro painter and he had some
> serious problems using Imron. Do yourself a favor and stay away from these
> things unless you really know what you are doing.

Messages In This Thread

Polyurethane Clearcoat
Ian Johnston -- 9/23/1999, 2:19 am
Any ideas on repairs?
Pete Roszyk -- 9/24/1999, 11:46 am
Re: Any ideas on repairs?
Ian Johnston -- 9/25/1999, 3:34 am
Nail polish?
Dean Trexel -- 9/24/1999, 9:28 pm
Any idea on cost?
Dean Trexel -- 9/23/1999, 9:50 pm
Re: Any idea on cost?
Ian Johnston -- 9/24/1999, 2:04 am
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat
Dean Trexel -- 9/23/1999, 5:20 pm
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat
Ian Johnston -- 9/23/1999, 8:06 pm
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat
Mike Plumer -- 9/23/1999, 5:06 pm
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat
Ian Johnston -- 9/23/1999, 8:27 pm
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat
Ian Johnston -- 9/23/1999, 8:46 pm
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat
Mike Plumer -- 9/23/1999, 12:59 pm
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat (WARNING)
Alan Resinger -- 9/23/1999, 2:48 pm
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat (WARNING)
Jason Steeves -- 9/26/1999, 1:51 am
where to get this 2-part poly?
Dean Trexel -- 9/26/1999, 6:55 pm
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat (WARNING)
Ian Johnston -- 9/23/1999, 8:39 pm
Re: Polyurethane Clearcoat (WARNING)
Dean Trexel -- 9/23/1999, 10:16 pm