Pete L. Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 fellas, I'm in the market for a paint booth, any suggestions / recommendations will be greatly appreciated. thanks,
Aaronw Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 (edited) I was just recently looking myself. I was all set to buy a Pace booth when I ran across a discussion of paint booths and came to the conclusion all of the affordable commercial hobby booths are under powered. It is recommended that a paint booth have a flow of at least 100 feet per minute at the face (CFM of the fan / square footage of the opening at the face). The Pace Super Mini I was looking at only rates 63 feet per minute, I found most of the others in that price range had similar ratings. As a result I am in the process of making my own, I am nearly finished and it cost me right around $200. There is a nice article about building your own here http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/tutorial/23 Mine is 24" wide, 22" deep and 16" tall which seems quite adequate for my needs, I can easily fit a semi truck and most trailers. I can also fit a complete 1/72 B-17, or a B-36 in pieces, cars fit no problem. Supplies I'm using for mine Dayton 485 cfm squirrel cage blower (model 1TDR7) from Grainger for $144 (gives me a feet per minute rating exceeding 150) 8 foot cord added another $6 or so. 4x8 sheet of 3/8" plywood $13 14x20" furnace filter $3 18x24" piece of 3/4" plywood (extra stout to hold up the fan) free, it was a scrap piece. 8x8" piece of 1" pine (to mount the fan), free it was a scrap piece Clamp on light $10 Misc screws, fasteners, glue etc $15 If you don't feel up to making your own, I found the Pace booths look to be as good as anything else out there for the price. BTW if you do build your own I found Grainger's service was awesome. I ordered my fan on Wednesday afternoon, and it was waiting on my porch Thursday when I got home from work. Edited July 5, 2009 by Aaronw
crazyjim Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 Build your own - it's much cheaper. I built mine from the expensive Pace model
diymirage Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 read up on here and see how your fellow modelers make due http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.p...c=13906&hl=
BigPoppa Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 I made one out of an old file cabinet and a used furnace blower. Probably spent 30 bucks on sealant, a tube flourescent light from big lots, and the vent tube out the window
simonr Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Jmmm...a portable one..nice!...Did it cost a lot?...Did it took a long time to build it? Simón P. Rivera Torres Build your own - it's much cheaper. I built mine from the expensive Pace model
crazyjim Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 I had the plywood and light laying around, but if I didn't, the booth would have cost around $40. The cart was $50 at Harbor Freight. I didn't have it done at the time but there is now a vent cut into the shop wall. That kit ran about $10. The filter was about $6. There are 4 independently switched outlets on the side (light, exhaust fan, compressor, spare). It took me about 3 of hours to complete. If my neighbor would have helped it would have been done in a manner of minutes - he has the tools and know-how to do the carpentry. That time does not include painting - there's 3 coats of semi-gloss exterior white on the inside as well as the outside. I really like it and it's been great for painting.
diymirage Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 I had the plywood and light laying around, but if I didn't, the booth would have cost around $40. The cart was $50 at Harbor Freight. I didn't have it done at the time but there is now a vent cut into the shop wall. That kit ran about $10. The filter was about $6. There are 4 independently switched outlets on the side (light, exhaust fan, compressor, spare). It took me about 3 of hours to complete. If my neighbor would have helped it would have been done in a manner of minutes - he has the tools and know-how to do the carpentry. That time does not include painting - there's 3 coats of semi-gloss exterior white on the inside as well as the outside. I really like it and it's been great for painting. you painted your paintbooth ? seems like overkill
Pete L. Posted July 7, 2009 Author Posted July 7, 2009 fellas, Thanks for the responses, but I would prefer a "turn key" booth . Pete
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 fellas, Thanks for the responses, but I would prefer a "turn key" booth . Pete If you want a turn key paint booth, and I don't blame you, look at Pace Paint Booths. Bob Pace has expert knowledge in venting systems from his 40-plus years of experience. I have the top of the line Peacekeeper Deluxe, but I have heard good reviews on all models. Get the one that fits your budget and you'll be happy you did. Any questions or to order, call Bob at the phone number on the website. Marc
PlasticWagens Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 Marc turned me on to the Pace Peace Keeper last year and it is phenomenal! I was going to get the model below it, but now I am glad I upsized for a little extra. To me for what I have invested in my hobby over the last 30 years it was time to do it right and save a ton of hassles in the process.
mr moto Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 When you consider Pace paint booths be sure to find out what it costs for shipping. I was ready to buy one at one time but when I saw the shipping cost I decided it was out of my price range!
PlasticWagens Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Shipping has been free on all Pace booths for a good year now within the continental 48 states. Edited July 9, 2009 by PlasticWagens
mr moto Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Shipping has been free on all Pace booths for a good year now within the continental 48 states. Wow! I wish that had been true a few years ago!
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