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wow two threads of mine on the same page within a Day of each other. sorry about that but without derailing that thread, I needed to ask a new question.

alright, how do you primer safely? every time I use it I start to get short of breath, light headed and eyes start to hurt after. I know im slowed/stupid, but please spell things out to me on how to use this stuff without hurting myself, or wasting it.

Ideally outside. If you have to (or can only) prime inside then open windows and doors to maximise airflow. You could also purchase a cheap dust mask which should help with any breathing issues.
The light headedness etc. is a result of inhaling the solvent in the spray but as I've mentioned good ventilation will help massively and painting outside should prevent it altogether.

Always, always, ALWAYS spray outside from the can. That and don't put your head directly over the models especially if you are spraying into a box.

Definitely outside. If that isn't an option, than just don't prime.

I've found priming to be a somewhat unnecessary step myself. These days, I just give the models a light sanding (where applicable) and a wash in detergent. I have no problems with paint sticking and the clearcoat I give them afterwards protects the paint jobs. Though note these are all plastic models. I don't know how well resin or metal do without priming.

I've... never had this happen. Here's a handy guide though:

Dos
- Spray outside.
- Stand upwind of what you're spraying.
- Utilize brief, controlled bursts of spray so as to minimize excess.

Don'ts
- Point nozzle at self.
- Spray inside enclosed area with no ventilation.
- Spray into bag and then inhale deeply.
- Place head between spray can and models.
- Use spray as topping for nachos.

...there's not really much more to it than that.

 pie zuri wrote:
Definitely outside. If that isn't an option, than just don't prime.

Just to point out that some places in the world don't have any option but to prime inside due to the weather. Waiting/hoping the weather will clear up enough to prime isn't feasible and as such priming indoors is the only available option.

I've primed indoors for 15 years and had no health issues. However I do ventilate my priming area and wear appropriate respiratory equipment (dust mask or respirator).

There is also the option of switching to a Brush on primer if you cannot prime outside. it would be the safest bet. I do it that way some times. if the model i am using will be needing more than 1 prime color like the Bane Lord Tartarus i painted for my buddy.

alright so I already prime outside and all, but the wind changes frequently and such. I guess I shouldnt go to close to the modle afterwards too (doi)

 Tiger9gamer wrote:
wow two threads of mine on the same page within a Day of each other. sorry about that but without derailing that thread, I needed to ask a new question.

alright, how do you primer safely? every time I use it I start to get short of breath, light headed and eyes start to hurt after. I know im slowed/stupid, but please spell things out to me on how to use this stuff without hurting myself, or wasting it.

1. Do it outside or somewhere with very good ventilation. Inside the house, in a pokey room with a small window is just a bad idea and don't do it.
2. Put on googles if the paint fumes bother your eyes. Filtermask if the fumes bother your lungs. This stuff is called "personal protective equipment" (PPE) - use it.
3. Hold the can with the hole in the nozzle pointing at the target, not you... Preferably at arm's length.
4. Don't spray when it's windy, or too humid, or too hot or too cold. So if you live in parts of Florida, just don't.

Sorry but, if you "start to get short of breath, light headed and eyes start to hurt after" stop there and do yourself a favor and go buy a respirator and some goggles. Even a reasonably priced respirator and cheap goggles from the local hardware store or amazon.com will do. Those symptoms you state, to me, sound really really bad and need more attention.