Nathan, we've been through this before, and I wrote something about it decades ago in a different context. There are a couple of folks on this list who do superb paint restorations at home. But, in addition to the environmental regulations that have changed paint so much in the past decades, the professional stuff can be very dangerous. Imron, for example, is an isocyuranate "thing," related to the Bhopal solvents. In the auto body business, painters would get fired for even being caught in the booth w/o full gear - regardless if there was paint around. Please help your dad get with the full industrial hygiene program.
harvey sachs mcLean va. (I'm real pleased with the powdercoat on my formerly rusty Hamel).
Nathan Cozzolino wrote: I've read through the archives and thanks To Brian Baylis found out that the Binks #26 gun can be used to cover all the bases of bike painting. But looking for one to buy online just confused me on the matter. My dad just built a spray booth in his garage and wants to get into painting. He bought some how to dvd, but just needs to know what the proper equipment for painting bicycles is, and where to get it it. He's extremely meticulous and thorough, so I think he'll make for a great frame painter/restorer. He's taking it very seriously and wants to make a small business out of it eventually. Perhaps before long we'll have another option when it comes to a worthy frame restorer. We'll see. I would think some of the other well-known guys doing this kind of work in California could appreciate the thought of a newbie picking up a spray gun, and making their waiting lists less overwhelming. Thank you in advance for any advice, San Francisco, California