Spray can epoxy primer

[paulk68]

now that it is getting cold i was wondering if i strip some parts is there a good epoxy primer that comes in a can that i could spray in my basement? just looking to do stuff like bumper brackets and headlight brackets

[oestek]

We just got some new Standox stuff that is an actual 2k epoxy in a can. You have to puncture the inner container and spray it out in a couple days or it will harden in the can. It's called Spray MAX.

[hotrdblder]

standox is all i use in my shop and it rocks. some of the best stuff out there.

[paulk68]

very cool is it safe to use in say my basement? also where can i buy it? thanks guys

[scogin918]

I would wear a filtered mask. Even with spray cans the fumes can get overwhelming in a confined space.

[oestek]

I would also try to ventilate the basement... do you have windows that open? I'd watch out for the water heater, gas furnace, clothes drier, etc.... could spell "BOOM".

[paulk68]

sounds like i will hold off on doing it in the basement.

[Alchemist]

paul,

you can prime your parts in your basement with the aerosol cans if (this is only suggested!):

- you shut off your water heater pilot while priming

- if you have a garage door you can open that's on the opposite end or far enough away from where your water heater is located

- build an inexpensive portable paint booth using heavy plastic and pvc pipes or 2x4 wood poles or something comparable

- place a fan in front of your water heater to blow any fumes away from the water heater

From my experience, priming with aerosol cans usually do not produce the volume of fumes that spray guns produce. If you have windows open with a constant airflow (which is why I suggested a fan - an oscillating fan would be a good choice) directed away from the water heater and allowing for the small amount of fumes to evacuate you can prime quite a bit of small parts with no problems. You're usually pressing the aerosol button for a second or two for about a minute or so which doesn't produce a large amount of fumes. I've done that for years in my basement without incident. I do concur wearing the appropriate paint respirator is mandatory!

[Damn True]

This is why when I build my house I put the furnace in the attic and went with a tankless water heater mounted outside the house. No ignition sources in my garage.

I would caution against doing this in the same space as your water heater or any other ignition source.