fax (800) 235-7954Ionix Static Eliminators for eliminating dust in auto, truck, RV, motorcycle painting
Perfect finishes are the direct result of superior surface preparation before spraying.
This is especially true of painting
plastic or rubber parts. The surfaces must be free of static to
prevent the attraction of airborne dust. Ionix Static Eliminators
are safe to use in hazardous environments.
What causes dust and fisheyes in my paint job?
Static on the surface (which can be caused by many factors too
numerous to list here) attracts and holds dust which, when painted,
dries as a "fisheye" or blemish. Blowing compressed air over the
surface DOES NOT dissipate the surface static. If fact, the high air
velocities of compressed air blowing on a surface can actually make
static worse since the friction of the rapidly flowing air over the
surface creates surface static. All the compressed air does during
blowoff is physically push the static charged dust into the air only
to be re-attracted to the surface later. By using an Ionix Static
Eliminator during blowoff and tacking, you actually dissipate any
static present on the surface and on the dust particles prior to
painting so neither the surface nor the dust are electrically
charged and, therefore, attracted to each other.
Tacking isn't sufficient to prep surfaces for perfect
finishes
Ionix is superior to tacking since tack cloths only pick up loose
dust on the surface. The REAL problem is that static on the surface
to be painted CAUSES dust to be attracted to the surface. Unless you
eliminate that surface static, the dust will return after tacking
and you will have reworks.
Tacking creates static. Tack cloths have a slight
adhesive that causes the dust to stick to the cloth. However,
adhesives pulled from or across a surface cause static. You can
prove it at your desk. A roll of scotch tape is like a tack cloth.
It has an adhesive backing. Quickly pull the tape out of the
dispenser and then place your forearm close to the gap where the
tape separates from the roll. You can feel the static charge at that
gap through the hairs on your forearm if you put them close to the
gap. The adhesive pulling from the roll, like a tack cloth across a
surface, creates static. So even after you tack, the static created
during tacking will attract more dust which appears as fisheyes or
blemishes in your paint jobs. Ionix actually eliminates surface
static which attracts and holds dust to the surface.
Plus tacking is expensive. Tack cloths retail for
about $1 each. If you go through one every 2 days, it's cheaper to
use Ionix! And that doesn't even account for the savings in labor
dollars it takes to tack surfaces.
PLUS - you can blow off the car between coats! Many painters
experience dust on the base coat when they're ready to clear coat.
With Ionix you can give an additional quick static elimination
before the clear coat.
Click on
Ionix Static Eliminator for Auto Refinishing to download
brochure (pdf).
Ionix Static Eliminators are simple to install
You do not have to use a special hose or air gun to use Ionix. Ionix
Static Eliminators can be installed ANYWHERE in the blowoff air
line. Ionix fits standard 3/8" ID air hoses.
If you have only one air line shared for both blowoff and painting,
when you're ready to blow off the surface, attach the Ionix Static
Eliminator to the end of the air hose. Blowoff and tack and then
remove Ionix Static Eliminator from the air hose and attach paint
gun to the air hose when your ready to paint.
If you have a dedicated air line for blowoff, you can install the
Ionix Static Eliminator at the line drop after the regulator. Ionix
does not need to be at the end of the air line to be effective. The
length of the air hose Ionix is installed on does not diminish its
ability to dissipate static on the surface.
Click on
Ionix Static Eliminator AF 200 Installation and Instructions to
review installation and instructions (PDF format).
Ionix Static Eliminators for auto painting are simple to use
It's so simple to use that any painter can intuitively understand
how to use it. Just blow off as you normally do and Ionix will do
the rest of the work!
Which Ionix Static Eliminator model should I order for auto
refinishing?
The Ionix you need depends upon:
- the type of material you finish at your shop and
- the air pressure you use during blowoff.
Ionix Static Eliminators are designed to install in standard 3/8"
house air lines.
Our basic shop model - Ionix Model AF200-2 - for shops primarily
blowing off sheet metal with air pressure not exceeding 50 psi.
Ionix Static Eliminator AF 200 for auto and vehicle refinishing
Individual AF200-2 For air hoses up to 50 psi blowing off metal
surfaces
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Ionix Static Eliminator AF 200 Kit. AF200-2 for air hoses up to
50 psi blowing off sheet metal. Kit includes AF200-2, 25' of hose
with nipple ends, air gun and 2 hose clamps.
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If you are blowing off primarily rubber or plastic surfaces under 50
psi we recommend our PL 300 Static Eliminators
Ionix Static Eliminator PL 300 for static elimination of rubber and
plastic parts.
Individual PL 300-2 For air hoses up to 50 psi.
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PL300-2
Kit for air hoses up to 50 psi. Kit includes PL300-2, 25' air
hose with threaded nipple ends, air gun and 2 hose clamps.
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If you are blowing off surfaces OVER 50 psi and up to 150
psi use our HPPL 300 Static Eliminator
Ionix Static Eliminator HPPL 300 for blowoff up to 150 psi.
Individual HPPL 300-2 for air hoses over 50 psi up to 150 psi.
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HPPL300-2 Kit for air hoses over 50 psi up to 150 psi. Kit
includes HPPL300-2, 25' air hose with threaded nipple ends, air gun
and 2 hose clamps.
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30 day satisfaction guarantee!
Use Ionix for 30 days. If you're not completely satisfied with your
Ionix Static Eliminator, you can return it IN ANY CONDITION for a
full and complete refund. Our goal is to solve your static problem
to your satisfaction. We warrant our product to be free of defects
for 6 months after installation. Replacement is recommended after
one year of actual use.
Questions?
Call 800-246-1784 or go to our web site www.IonixTechnologies.com or
email us at info@ionixtechnologies.com
Ionix Static Eliminators are made in the USA with 100% USA made
components.
How to Order
Call Ionix at 800-246-1784 to order by phone
Go to our secure Yahoo! hosted online store
www.TheIonixStore.com