Posted on 07/17/2020 12:17:28 PM PDT by fightin kentuckian
Just keep in mind that if any equipment is rented there will be a paper trail.
Keep I’m mind that there may be a certain amount of liability in applying anything to a road surface that may affect traction.
What you really need is invisible paint, that either transforms with water of in UV light.
https://wildfirelighting.com/product/wildfire-invisible-clear-colors/
But don’t do it, don’t even think of it.
I do not encourage vandalizing public or private property. This is not a game.
You could probably get a pump up agricultural sprayer at Rural King or Tractor Supply for around $20 They range from 1 to 2 gal and have an adjustable spray pattern. Leave a decent air pocket above the paint so it keeps spraying consistently. (If you fill it with paint and only leave a little air in it when you pump it up it will lose pressure too quickly and have to be pumped back up to finish).
You could probably get a pump up agricultural sprayer at Rural King or Tractor Supply for around $20 They range from 1 to 2 gal and have an adjustable spray pattern. Leave a decent air pocket above the paint so it keeps spraying consistently. (If you fill it with paint and only leave a little air in it when you pump it up it will lose pressure too quickly and have to be pumped back up to finish).
Generator. spray pain rig that fits over the side of 5 gal buckets of paint, two five gallon buckets of paint. Pole to attach the spray head to and rig up a way to pull the trigger. have someone else drive the truck at about five miles per hour.
Pretty simple.
You could even lay on the bed of the truck with your arm over the back and do it. just drive the truck straight and at a constant rate and have the spray head close enough to the road to get the width of stripe you want.
Buy one; don’t rent it. And pay cash.
This sounds hugh and series.
That’s actually a brilliant idea. Not that I would want anyone to do it, of course, just really clever.
Is she “farming” this part of the job out?
That sounds like conspiracy to me, if you are painting a public way—which is probably against the law.
Just trying to keep you out of jail for the weekend.
BLM = Blue Lines Matter
If this is a protest, I would question renting or buying new equipment that could be tracked down by credit card records or security cameras.
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Especially if this equipment stands a good chance of being confiscated and held for evidence.
Just a guess... But I’d say your friend, the nuckin futs one.
Is going to get this thread deleted.
You could get more time to do your painting if you call the police in your town and tell them that you saw Kate Upton walking around nude on the other side of town.
On second thought you might cause a traffic jam and multiple collisions so scratch that.
Seconding Sparticus on “Best Idea Yet”.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Professional-Striping-Machine-Accessory-2395000/100153299
Home Depot might rent one to you
Wouldn’t it be great to see a daily “touching up” of our great new national mural?
I’m waiting to see a sortie of auto artists strafe 5th Ave one car after another after another dropping their gallon of Benjamin Moore all different colors—go full Jackson Pollock on the place.
1. Get a 5 gallon Lowe’s bucket with lid and 3 gallons blue enamel paint. Also get a cheap “Rain Barrel spigot and short length of garden hose to screw onto spigot.
https://www.amazon.com/Rain-Barrel-Spigot-Platic-Seal/dp/B0118CWHGI
2. Drill correct size hole near bottom edge of bucket, on side. 1-1/4” for the spigot above, which might be tricky as surface is curved and thin. Tends to twist your arm when partially breaks through.
Or, use 3/4” wood bit for pilot hol (easier), then widen by breaking off pieces of plastic with strong needle nose pliers. Doesn’t have to be neat or exact. Mount spigot in hole. Use big blob of silicone RTV on inside to seal better.
3. Screw about 5 feet of cut hose onto spigot. Tie strong cord near open end of hose, to pull up to stop flow fast. Wrap duct tape around cord tied to hose, to secure without crimping hose shut, and prevent slipping.
4. Spigot OFF!, fill bucket with paint, snap lid on, punch 1/4” hole in lid for air.
5. Drive slow, guy in back, gate down, hose up!, turn on spigot. Drop hose to start flow, pill up cord to stop. Let end of hose drag for thinner line, lift up for splash effect thicker line.
Practice with 1 gallon first somewhere.
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