I have a questions for all the pro painters out there. Do you ground the airplane while painting? I have seen auto shops ground the auto to keep the static down, they claim its what attracts all those suicide bugs, dust ect... The theory (or fact?) is that as the material is atomized and sprayed there is friction created at the nozzel which inturn increases static electricity. Grounding the object will minimize the static thus minimize contamination.
I also heard that grounding is a must if spraying metallics. If no ground the metal flake will tend to stand in the paint thus less luster, If grounded the metal flake will lay flat and improve luster.
thoughts or theories appreciated.
I also heard that grounding is a must if spraying metallics. If no ground the metal flake will tend to stand in the paint thus less luster, If grounded the metal flake will lay flat and improve luster.
thoughts or theories appreciated.