Lead in original paint?

[Kent]

So I'm grinding and sanding away at the paint to weld wondering if there is lead in this 30 yr old paint. I use a dust mask and will do most of it out in the driveway. So does anyone know?

 

[Texx]

I did know, but I can't seem to remember....I like turtles!

 

[Kent]

This can't be good.

 

[Texx]

I've only been ginding on em since 79, someone else may have more....wait, there goes a unicorn!

 

[Kent]

No mythological creatures here yet. They may show up when I start repainting

 

[71cruiser71]

yep, lead in the paint. it makes for good paint tho

 

[Bryan062087]

not the same thing, BUT.. anyone know if there is asbestos in the insulation/sound deadening under the carpet on the 60 series?

 

[Texx]

That seems unlikely, horse hair is the general consensus.

 

[ozonew4m]

led

Sorry for poking my newbie nose in here but Yes there is a small percentage of led in the paint so it is advised to work in a well ventilated area and wear a mask

 

[Kent]

Makes sense, thanks for the info.

 

[5280Hawk]

I never should have opened this thread. Although i used a mask,...... most of the time.

 

[spdwaver]

I never should have opened this thread. Although i used a mask,...... most of the time.

Yeah, this tends to be a scary afterthought.

I was about two to three days into sanding when I realized that there is a potential for harm here, even with a dust mask. Fortunately I have been using a random orbital for the most part, which seems to eliminate about 90 percent of the particles.


I gave up on the dust mask when I sneezed a bright yellow.