Pinstriper question: Static Electricity?

I'm having trouble with static electricity pulling the paint from the brush before I get it to the panel.... I've wiped it down with mineral spirits but it didn't seem to make a difference.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Spray some water around where you are going to work.

 

The anti static sheets used in a clothes dryer work for me. Use them by wiping lightly (like a tac rag) before you stripe. Wipe lightly, don't rub.
If the parts I am striping are on a bench I put a damp (not wet) towel under them.
RodP

 

I wipe plastic panels with Gl*** Cleaner and a paper towel.

The more you wipe,and the drier the panel when you are
wiping,the greater the chance of creating more static electricity.

Gl*** Cleaner evaporates quick enough that I don't have to
dry the panel completely.Wipe off the majority,wait a couple minutes,and it's ready.

 

Usually this occurs when working on fibergl*** as in boats, corvettes or some motorcycle parts. Use a spray bottle with
water, mist the part and dry it lightly. Should work. If not, try
putting a ground strap to the floor.

 

damp rag then pat it dry with a paper towel


plastic cover done by anthony white (00 mack)

 

I knew you guys would know.... Thanks!!!

 

Simple - hit your work surface with a damp chamois. This is a common problem on boats, snowmobiles, bikes, and any plastic-type surface.

 

If it's just a panel like for a jam or a givaway...Just moisten a cloth and smooth it out on the bench and place the panel on it... no more static...

 

Alcohol. Wipe with alcohol first.

 

Alcohol can leave white residue on some surfaces.
Not sure why.

That's why I use gl*** cleaner.

The foaming type is great,Windex works fine.
Anything with Ammonia shouldn't be sprayed over 1-Shot.

 

spit on it!

i remember the first time this happened to me i was out doing a snowmobile hood. i tried to wipe it clean with thinner it got worse so i spit on it wiped it off with a clean towel & waaalaaa.