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Jumpy Guy

posted on 23/2/05 at 03:18 PM Reply With Quote
welding protection

whats the bets way to protect paintwork etc. when welding nearby?
nearly set the garage alight using an old sheet !!

what can i use?

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simonH

posted on 23/2/05 at 03:23 PM Reply With Quote
Fire Blankets

are very good





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boxfile

posted on 23/2/05 at 03:26 PM Reply With Quote
I normally use old bath towel but I soak them in water first. Prevents fires but you do get the odd damp elbow.
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Jumpy Guy

posted on 23/2/05 at 03:28 PM Reply With Quote
yep, was going to use damp towels, but i'd have to lay them over the under-dash loom.

not ideal for lots of water!

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boxfile

posted on 23/2/05 at 03:31 PM Reply With Quote
try putting a sheet of polythene down first then the damp towel just make sure the damp towel covers the polythene so the edges can't melt.
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clbarclay

posted on 23/2/05 at 07:24 PM Reply With Quote
Just don't neglect the dampness of the towel, and keep some water handy to keep it damp.

The other way is plenty of antisplatter spray. this removes the splatter (or at least it should) which would damage paint further from the weld.
Paint close to the weld is going to be damaged by heat no matter what you try.

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