[AT] respirators and Isocyanates (Urethane paint)

[John Hall]

 Looks nice George. The only drawback I have to not using hardener is how 
long it takes for the paint to become durable--especially to gas. We put a 
dab of gas in the Cub last week to drive it over to the shop to reinstall 
the belly mower which had been painted with Woods spray cans a month 
earlier. We failed to get the gas line in the carb tight enough--It leaked 
onto one of the gauge wheels--not pretty. We'll give it a couple more weeks 
to cure and then it'll be time to mow--won't matter about the damaged paint 
then.

John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Willer" <gwill at gwill.net>
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Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 1:23 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] respirators and Isocyanates (Urethane paint)


> My experience with using hardeners shows me that their main advantage is
> that they are easier to use.  Nice gloss without runs and sags is a bit 
> more
> of a challenge without it.  A little care with gun technique makes it
> possible to do a nice job without running the health risks.  Paint repairs
> are also easier to do if necessary.  Here's how straight IH 2150 should 
> look
> without hardener if carefully done with probably less than $40 worth of
> paint.
> http://gwill.net/Album/Tractors/Farmall/H/Mike_1.jpg
>
> George Willer
>