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EPA to shut down DIY Painting
« on: January 30, 2008, 11:02:23 PM »
Due to some recent research (6/16/06), the following article was modified to include only my comments and a link to the posting.

My buddies in my regional MG club made me aware of this today.  This could be a problem for a lot of us.

It appears in Hemmings, and it's a long post.  I hope I haven't overstepped the rules of this forum by posting it, but it's clearly important to all automotive hobbyists.

Our Enemy: The EPA
Hemmings Classic Car - FEBRUARY 1, 2008 - BY RICHARD LENTINELLO

http://www.hemmings.com/articles/epa.html
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Re: EPA to shut down DIY Painting
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2008, 11:35:04 PM »
On-topic item of interest -

See www.semasan.com ....... click on latest Driving Force newsletter.

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Re: EPA to shut down DIY Painting
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2008, 12:44:18 AM »
Thanks roadtrip. That's good news on both sides of our common border. Our politicions often tend to follow the example of those south of our border. SEMA once again proves its value.

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Re: EPA to shut down DIY Painting
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2008, 12:53:32 AM »
Kinda feels like deja vu from a few years ago when I was into building choppers and the epa started hitting all of the dealerships and small shops and setting all of these regulations stating you could only build one special construction bike in your lifetime.

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Re: EPA to shut down DIY Painting
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2008, 02:10:36 PM »
:-o The epa has to look like it is doing something for the good of mankind in order to keep receiving funding. However; the epa has bigger fish to fry than Joe Blow painting his car or motorcycle in his garage. You might have some positive effect by going to the epa web site and voicing your opinion, but I seriously doubt it.

Having dealt with the epa, state and local governments in several states for several years now, the epa doesn't have the manpower or current funding to support additional regulators so, what this appears to me, is just a bunch of eyewash to appease some irritated environmentalists. I don't think that we as auto/motorcycle racers and restorers will have a lot to worry about for a long time. But, you know, I could be wrong.  :-D

Suggestion: Keep your doors closed and your moth shut when you do ANY painting using automotive/toxic paints having a VOC and HAP content.  :evil:

As for not being able to buy automotive paint unless you are certified. What constitutes "certified"? Has the epa even addressed certification requirements yet? NO. When they do decide out what constitutes certification, I would bet that just about anyone could pass the "test". Just more time, money and paperwork!  8-)

Next: There are new and improved low emission paints and solvents being developed all the time. Maybe some company is already working on getting approval for their LE paint. Might be the company behind all this huff.  :wink:

Next: There are new LE spray guns being developed all the time. Why not use one?  :?

Finally: Wouldn't it be better to paint inside a dust-free temporary filtered spray booth? Currently (and this isn't changing that I am aware of) anyone producing less than 10 tons of voc or hap is a minor source and could get a synthetic minor air permit, but you don't have to go through all that. Just demonstrate that you are below the de minimas levels of emission and no reporting requirements or permits are required.  8-)

Well, I’ll get off my soapbox now.

Terry A. Hume
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Re: EPA to shut down DIY Painting
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2008, 04:05:44 PM »
Terry - Thanks for your insight. 

I didn't want to come across as alarmist by posting this, and your experience and judgement provides a nice counterbalance to the "sky is falling" tone that Mr. Lentinello's article could be perceived as taking.

And to own some of it, my title on this board didn't help, either. 

We've all seen it before - 5mph bumpers, emissions controls, air bags, reformulated gas - somehow, through it all, automotive hobbyists see their way through.
"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll: