Macfee writes,
I'm coming in from way behind the curve on this one, but I bet I'm not
the only caveman who ruins good clothing and shoes in their spray booth.
I have just discovered how wonderful Tyvek protective clothing is.
At $5 for a pair of white Tyvek coveralls, you can't beat this stuff.
Add the shoe covers for a couple bucks and you've got total coverage.
They are light as a feather and you hardly notice you have them on and
at the same time have an impressive resistance to penetration by stains.
I am a pig with stains and I've yet to have anything penetrate through.
I wear these all the time now in the booth. It only takes about 30 seconds
to slip into them. Aside from the obvious protection from spills, I think I have
underestimated how much overspray from various materials ends up on my skin.
I just feel better now going home at night.
I keep one pair for staining, since they get hammered.
This picture shows the pair of coveralls I've been using for about 3 weeks.
Of course, now I'm more careless about getting stain on the coveralls
than I was my clothing, but still...
this is a lot of crap that isn't going on my clothes and skin anymore.
Also, now my clothing is kept clean if I have to stop
and talk to customers, go on an estimate, delivery etc.
Part of my reason for getting carried away on this tangent is that I found
a new supplier that has an immense selection of all sorts of safety stuff.
I really like their on-line ordering system. Prices seem good and the
2 orders I've made arrived in 3 business days.
I also recommend using the link to order free catalogs and
be sure to also order the catalog to their sister company,
United States Plastic Corp.
I liked the standard white tyvek so much in the finish room, that I decided
to order some of the heavier coated types for use in the stripping room.
There are 2 types that appear to be rated for this use.
This yellow suit is a Polyethylene coated Tyvek (about $7)
We've used about 20 hours without an apron,
and so far it seems to be holding up fine.
I also ordered a pair of white Saranex Laminated Tyvek coveralls,
but haven't tried these. They are supposed to have even greater
chemical resistance. More expensive ... about $17.
So far, I'd say the cheaper ones are fine.
My operator likes them and trust me, she is very particular.
The coverage is better and definitely more comfortable,
since you can lose the heavy apron.
Appears to be a slam-dunk upgrade.
Where have our trusty stripper supply folks been on this one?
Dave Macfee
KS