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From: "Dan Schaefer" <dfs155@adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: Paint and primer
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Chat:

Don't know about the other paints you mentioned but if you're planning to do
the painting yourself, be very careful if you're planning to use Imron or
similar paints based on the same chemicals. From what I heard from an auto
painter friend when I lived down in the LA area was that the stuff is highly
toxic before curing (like during spraying due to unavoidable airborne mist).
So much so that it requires a highly specialized paint booth to use it
safely. Apparently it doesn't need to be inhaled for the effects to show
up - just settling on your skin is enough.

I had planned to use Imron (for the "wet look" finish) but, because I wanted
to do the painting myself, switched to a PPG catalyzed acrylic enamel when
learning of it's purported toxicity. The PPG product has held up nicely for
the 13 -14 years since I painted my 235.

Maybe this is merely an urban legend, but I kinda doubt it.

Dan Schaefer