What is Overspray?
Overspray is an environmental contaminant that is carried by the wind from a work site. The mildest of wind changes can cause an overspray incident.
Overspray is nearly impossible to totally prevent and it is not an indication of negligence on behalf of the contractor.
Facts about Overspray Contaminants:
- Are carried by the wind from various residential, commercial and industrial construction sites.
- Painting contractors are not able to prevent overspray 100%.
- More than 1000 vehicles in the United States are affected by overspray every day.
- Automobiles, boats, airplanes and structures can be contaminated by overspray.
- Overspray is not always visible but can be detectable by a sandpaper-like feel on vehicle.
- Overspray can travel up to 2 miles from origination point.
Other Paint Finish Contaminants:
- Oil Deposits
- Cement / concrete overspray
- Tar or roofing overspray
- Metal oxides overspray
- Industrial fallout / Chemical emissions
- Polyurethane foam / spray foam
- Acid rain
- Paint and coatings overspray
- Asphalt overspray
- Road paint
- Water spots