static electricity in bumpers
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any tips? This is what I do and know. We are currently out of plastic cleaner but our waterborne cleaner, like a plastic cleaner, will discharge the surface. I also tack it lightly. Should I also be grounding the bumper to the floor? I also think this may have to do with a crowded booth and being forced to always put the bumpers too close to the inlet filters. Any advice appreciated.
Plastics are always a magnet for static which in turn creates trash. Obviously an alcohol/anti stat wipe down is optimal. Devilbiss makes a anti static tack rag but I would not suggest those as they leave more lint then they prevent. Even with the proper prep i always nib after my adhesion, sealer and first coat of base are applied. I’m painting with solvent so dry times are quicker and allow me to do that. If you are painting with water then having to nib base requires quite a bit of flash off. The closer the bumpers are to anything, walls, filters, doors etc. it will make the chance for trash higher. Moving air around a dirty surface next to a plastic bumper is always a nightmare. Long story short, get more plastic cleaner asap!
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