Questions For The Paint GURU?

paint_booger

The more you learn ... the more you realize how little you know. Eric, you are well on your way to reaching the rank of GURU yourself.

Thanks for the hyperlink. It looks like the wd40 issue is still a bit of a contraversy. Here is a quote from the hyperlink below:

" A popular myth has grown around the use of WD-40 as a joint lubricant and pain reliever for arthritis. The liquid is sprayed on the painful joint much as one would fix a squeaky mechanical hinge. To be used by the body, the substance must be absorbed through the skin. The thinner the skin, the more is absorbed.
To date, no credible scientific studies have shown any benefit from the use of WD-40 for arthritis. In fact, there may be cumulative harmful effects. The manufacturer's warning indicates that contact with skin and vapors should be avoided. WD-40 contains petroleum distillates, as do gasoline and oil. Problems ranging from mild skin rash to severe allergic reactions have been reported. Prolonged exposure can cause cancer and other serious health problems.
WD-40 has a documented dangerous synergism with insecticides, notably pyrethrin, the active ingredient in head lice medication and some dandruff shampoos. Pyrethrin is made from dried, concentrated powder of flowers from the chrysanthemum family. Both the natural pyrethrin and synthetic pyrethroid insecticides mimic the hormone estrogen, which causes cell proliferation. Misuse of these insecticides can result in proliferation of breast cancer cells as well as endocrine disruption, kidney problems, and nerve damage.
Proponents of WD-40 may be experiencing a placebo effect or may realize some benefit from increased blood circulation in the affected area as the substance is massaged into the skin. Breathing the vapor may have a temporary pain-killing effect, but delicate linings in the nose, throat, mouth, and lungs may be damaged."

http://arthritis.about.com/gi/dynami...les%2Fwd40.htm

Brushslingers

Nuff said.

I looked through the thread............

Nuff said.

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Wolverine-Eric

lol... You have NO clue!

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Some things just shouldn't be mixed... like... Kids & Paint

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paint_booger

If you've ever heard someone say, "I forgot more than you know."

You probably rolled your eyes.

Then comes the day (many years later) when you are teaching something to a bright eyed "know it all" kid, and you realize it's your turn to say it.

Because, hell if you can remember half the stuff you've done, and this kid doesn't know jack.

Nuff said.

Brushslingers

I don't pick fights that much... couple few here and there, but your ask.com answers really get on my nerves.... this is a site of contractors not babies, there are no "wide eyed" people here that are so stoned they are trying to stay awake while you spout your gibberish. You claim to be a guru yet state people that do so are idiots... so you call yourself a self-proclaimed idiot. Fits well.

I mean, come on.. we all know there are 15 ways to skin a cat, there is no such thing as a paint guru. Reminds me of a post from a deck man that claimed the same thing, he was laughed off the forum. You don't even know the problems with Behr, obviously you are just grabbing generic answers from the internet and posting as a pro. Give it up... please, or at least give a real answer. I suppose I am just allowing your post count to go up at this point so... end of story. Prove it or shut up.

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Tom Rohland

BULL Slinger,

I'm R O T F L M A O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That should stir up the pot a little bit.



Hey man, Go with the flow............
Take a couple of DEEP BREATHS.
Sit down. Put your feet up.

RELAX!



IMO Booger-breath is just having fun. And so is everyone else.

Don't spoil it!



I'm sure he wouldn't mind sharing the "GURU" title with you.

Just ask him.




Tom Rohland, Jr.
Ranger Painting & Pressure Cleaning, Inc.
Lake Mary, Florida

I'm designing a contraption that will help get panties unwadded. You interested in one???????????

But then again, you may just want to cut those suckers off and throw them away.

HOOAH

Brushslingers

Heh, Tom i'm not interested in a guru title... but like in the past, and in the future... this is a profession, joking is one thing but anyone in this business will tell you horror stories about people that claim they have been painting forever, and ruin a contract/house whathaveyou. Problem is, someone like that will find the RIGHT anon person drifting through that really IS wideeyed and will take his "advice" seriously... then one of us will have to fix it for them.

I like the bullslinger title though... thanks!

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paint_booger

"Do not pay any attention to that man behind the curtain! I am the GURU!"

We worked on that "Tin-Man" problem (WD40).

We took care of that "Lion" problem (confidence with trying new things).

I'm thinking you are the "Scare Crow" (no heart).

Learn to enjoy what you do ... don't just walk through the profession with all the facts and figures in your little book. Love it, and live it! Learn to twirl the brush, and flip it in the air ... like it is a part of you. Become one with your tools, and paint blind folded for fun every once in a while.

Life is short. Showmanship on the job site shows that you love what you do. Don't take everything so seriously.

BTW > I am that good!

Brushslingers

Well i'll tell you what booger, since i'm a retired master from the union... how bout you give me your local and i'll be cool with you. As I said before, put up or shut up.

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paint_booger

DC14 Local 180

And you?

Brushslingers

Your in Chicago.... me 1961, though it's been years.

I'll do as Threadkiller suggests however, I will warn you.. there are people watching that already think they can do it themselves... ever bother to look at the anon population? This is OUR profession, spouting ask.com answers to questions without knowing the backsides only makes the profession that already is the brunt of jokes worldwide worse... not only do we have to deal with people saying we are all ex-cons, drug addicts or acholics... it's mostly true. By putting moronic threads like this on a public website only makes it worse. Your stealing food from my children. I'm out.

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paint_booger

The thread took a hair-pin turn when Jethroe got goofy. Any questions that don't revolve around WD40 would be awesome! I agree that this thread has degenerated.

Let's pick up where it left off, and ask a question about P A I N T.

Any one?

MakDeco

where's that hall located? I know Chicago but actual address?

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paint_booger

coming over for dinner?

MakDeco

Sure, its not 87th & Kedzie? or is that another local I am thinking of?

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paint_booger

Naw ... Berwyn ... A nice Italian neighborhood.

Go Cubs!

Go Bears!

paint_booger

Let's get serious. PAINT QUESTIONS ONLY, PLEASE.

MakDeco

Last time I checked the Italians were moving out of Cicero and Berwyn! Should be lots of Taco stands in that area now!

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paint_booger

Oh Great Paint Guru... hear my cry!!
So... what is your prefered method for cleaning china bristol brushes after painting with oil?? Seems I can never get mine as clean as my aresenol of latex brushes.

I welcome anyone's suggestion on this. But I *really* want to tap the "paint guru's" professional position on this.

steve

My example of what the GURU thread is all about!

Steve,

First ... I always tell my kids starting out that you need to treat your tools better than your woman ... unless their woman make more money.

Remember that a china bristle brush is like a woman's hair. You just gunked it up. Now you need to clean it. Don't skimp on the thinner.

Use a clean can, pour the thinner in, and pounce it to the stock. Clean the bottom of the bucket with the bristles before you dump the thinner. Spin the brush with your hands (not a spinner). Empty the can again. Do this 3 times, then hold the brush up-side-down, and pour some thinner into the bristles. (if you pour thinner into the bristles when it is a "virgin brush" it will help prime it ... do it first next time.)

Keep pouring thinner into the stock, and pouncing until the thinner is almost clear. Pouring thinner up the bristles is important, because the thinned out paint that worked it's way up the stock will drift down into the bristles, and harden as the brush dries.

Massage the bristles with your hands a little, and "feel the love". That brush feeds your mouth and pays your rent. Massage it! It takes care of you ... you take care of it!

If you lost your cover, take some paper, and wrap it around the metal stock, tape the paper to the metal, wrap it tight, then fold it to hold it's form, and tape it closed.

Treat your tools like you treat your woman ... unless you treat her like she's just a tool ... then treat your tools better.

And remember ... safety first ... thinner is flamable ... summer heat makes your car a good place for a fire to start. Ventelate, or bring wet oil brushes in for the night.

Good painting Steve.

GURU