linuxrob Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Even covering the other bikes with dustsheets and hanging sheet up around the bits to be painted the dam stuff gets everywhere and stinks the shed out. So with the aid of the old pedestal fan to keep the bandit cool while carb balancing, cardboard box, corrugated card and duct tape i came up with this:Cut a hole roughly the same size as the fan, made some ducting from sheets of corrugated card, a collar from spare cardboard and duct tape.needs a bit more sealing up but got a good draft and with paint All I need now is a lite filterscreen and a rod in the box to hang parts and i can give it a proper go.Any thoughts for improvement for the MK2 version?Rob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Look's the dog's dangly bit's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Mk1 doesn't look like it needs much improvement bar as you have said some extra sealing of corners and something turnable to mount things to be painted So looks good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Very inventive and a good Idea. But the fan motor might suffer a bit with paint being sucked into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Very inventive and a good Idea. But the fan motor might suffer a bit with paint being sucked into it? It will suffer but you can't really cover it due to it will overheat due to restrictive or zero airflow over the motor so I'd leave the fan as is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 The fan blades will catch the majority of the overspray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Cheers guys, a turntable i.e. a lazy susan should suffice. I will if possible find a screen filter to catch the majority of the paint particles without restricting the airflow. When i do get to paint something I will update this thread.Rob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I hope you've got a brushless motor in that fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Cheers guys, a turntable i.e. a lazy susan should suffice. I will if possible find a screen filter to catch the majority of the paint particles without restricting the airflow. When i do get to paint something I will update this thread.Rob B Where in the north east are you mate, me n the missus have not long ago moved up here n to Sunderland...... I'm sure I could find a few bits n bobs on my track bike that could do with being sprayed, also what size stuff could you fit in there?? Wheels?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Am in not so sunny Darlo, glad you got those keys foundrob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Ahh cool not so far from me then Would wheels fit in your DIY spray booth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Sorry no not even with tyres off, brackets and the odd panel will be great. going to use it to paint the spare Z500 tank, tail and side panels. front mudguard may be a squeeze but there is still just enough draw to place it on edge of my washing trolley (where the box stands).I like building stuff out of the bits laying round, the washing trolley was the old kitchen cupboard with 4 castors and a bit of kitchen cupboard made into a hinged top. It can be used as another portable workbench or just stored under my main bench. Made a block stand to keep the Bandit's front wheel of the ground from old fence post. Carb cleaning jet from a syringe and old pipe.Rob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 It's a shame as both wheels need painting on the track bike, no point doing the fairing as I need a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Give me a shout next time you are at Croft, will bring my camera.Rob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Are you sure it's a paint booth ? You're not going in for herbal cultivation are you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 no I don't think its for POT plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Give me a shout next time you are at Croft, will bring my camera.Rob B I am yet to do a ride at Croft but once bike is sorted it's the first one I'm taking jigsaw to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I used a £30 Tesco tent as a spray booth to paint my msx panels. Worked a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 I used a £30 Tesco tent as a spray booth to paint my msx panels. Worked a treat! That is s a great idea would stop dust and small children falling on it too.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 Give me a shout next time you are at Croft, will bring my camera.Rob B I am yet to do a ride at Croft but once bike is sorted it's the first one I'm taking jigsaw to look forward to seeing itRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Good luck with your new venture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I used a £30 Tesco tent as a spray booth to paint my msx panels. Worked a treat! That is s a great idea would stop dust and small children falling on it too.Rob Just mind and wear a decent dust mask and eye pro when you are painting in it. I done mine over two years ago and still looking pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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