Gunsmithing Spraybooth Questions

[JimT]

In the seemingly neverending quest for pain free Cerakote application, I have a lighting question for the spraybooth. Which temperature of lighting are you using to enable you to verify complete coverage? I have been using 6500k bulbs but wonder if going to a 5K bulb might work better. I don't think it is possible to have enough light in the booth, but perhaps the temp would be a factor also.

Jim

 

[Redcreek1]

Its not just the light temp, but other factors as well. What you want to look for is "Full Spectrum - Color Corrected" bulbs. That is what graphic artists, painters and others use. I belive the color temp on them is somewhere in the 4400k range. That is what I use in my booth and inspection area. I had to order from an online supplier, so just google it and you should come up with some options.

 

[nzgrip]

Get a 3M Sun Gun to check your coverage. 3M? PPS? SUN GUN? II Light Kit, 16550

 

[bhoges]

Save your money. I was a painter at a high end shop for 7 years. They sell small stickers that was a checker board pattern black and white. I would put them right next to a hood and when the pattern was covered I knew the car was. Each pass on the panel the stickers was coated. Easy and cheap.