Spraying Clear, Let's Talk Supplies/Equipment & Process

[Gilmourisgod]

My only real gripe with WB so far is that it doesn't cure particularly hard, it's as easy to scratch as nitro, and a lot softer than a traditional factory Poly finish. I think it's good option for amateur builders who don't want to be hosing down the garage or basement with some truly Evil chemicals. If you have to wear a Hazmat suit to apply it, maybe that should be left for pros with the right safety equipment, none of which is required for WB finishes. it's the future of paint, so people better get acquainted with it. Hopefully by the time VOC stuff is fully phased out, the performance will rival what pros use now... while wearing a Hazmat suit.

 

[bobdabilder]

You don't have to wear a hazmat suit to apply it. Just have to be smart about it. Water based may be the future, but that future isn't very durable. I think what we'll see, as it transitions, is a regression to where your car will need to be repainted once that new water based paint job on your car or truck gets 3 or 4 years of sun on it.

My only real gripe with WB so far is that it doesn't cure particularly hard, it's as easy to scratch as nitro, and a lot softer than a traditional factory Poly finish. I think it's good option for amateur builders who don't want to be hosing down the garage or basement with some truly Evil chemicals. If you have to wear a Hazmat suit to apply it, maybe that should be left for pros with the right safety equipment, none of which is required for WB finishes. it's the future of paint, so people better get acquainted with it. Hopefully by the time VOC stuff is fully phased out, the performance will rival what pros use now... while wearing a Hazmat suit.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Unless you have at least this level of PPE (minimal in his case) and filtered air, you really shouldn't be spraying laquer or other highly poisonous finishes. A power-ventilated full-face mask is what my Brother-In-Law (an auto body guy) uses. they wear gloves and hoods too. No High Horse riding here, I've absorbed more than my share of horrible stuff by doing stupid s**t with spray cans, but I'm not doing it anymore. As far as the future durability of WB, who knows? It's improved a hell of a lot in just the last few years, I don't see that trend suddenly nosediving. I'm sure the paint industry can see which way the wind is blowing, and are hard at work on it already.

 

[RichterScale]

From the 408million comments I've seen on the subject, it seems to be common knowledge that the solvent based stuff is more durable than water based,..and the water based stuff has made large improvements in recent history.
But, like mentioned, this was never about which one is more durable. It's about user friendliness for DIYers that want a nice finish they can do in their garage (or basement) without dealing with toxic fumes and solvents for cleaning.
Besides, what would most players be doing with their bass that the current WB polys wouldn't be durable enough?

 

[bobdabilder]

We should not be spraying at that quantity that he is, but I get what you're saying. WB has improved. No doubt. It's just not the end all be all that some folks think. I've read some auto makers are using really high end water based stuff. Last I read, it was 300 bux or so a gallon. It will continue to improve.

Unless you have at least this level of PPE (minimal in his case) and filtered air, you really shouldn't be spraying laquer or other highly poisonous finishes. A power-ventilated full-face mask is what my Brother-In-Law (an auto body guy) uses. they wear gloves and hoods too. No High Horse riding here, I've absorbed more than my share of horrible stuff by doing stupid s**t with spray cans, but I'm not doing it anymore. As far as the future durability of WB, who knows? It's improved a hell of a lot in just the last few years, I don't see that trend suddenly nosediving. I'm sure the paint industry can see which way the wind is blowing, and are hard at work on it already.