Recently purchased a bunch of 4' 2-tube T8 flourescent lights for the paint booth in my workshop.

I've been fighting a losing battle with old age and have surrendered to the need for more light. The space is about 6' deep and 12' wide. I had it lit with 6 75watt reflector-style (PAR) lamps like you'd use on the eaves of your house. Not the best of situations - lots of heat and even flood pattern is too "spotty" at these close distances.

The new lights are narrow with a plastic lens of the same "diamond-like" pattern in office lighting the world-over. The lenses are U-shaped.

On occasion, spraying a large object will result in overspray being directed towards a light.

I would like to cover the lenses with some easy to replace plastic so overspray isn't an issue.

Any suggestions?

Cheap plastic drop cloths that are sold at Lowe's or Home Depot... $2 or more depending on thickness (mil).

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Get a roll of this and replace it when it gets too hazy from overspray.

http://www.shop3m.com/3m-self-adhesive-carpet-runner.html?WT.z_xsell=1&WT.z_refSKU=SCOTCHGARD-PAINT-PROTECTION-FILM

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thanks - that's just what I'm looking for. The drop cloths are a good idea too, but I wanted something adhesive for easier installation. Even a small roll is likely to last me for as long as I care to pursue this hobby.

This 3M stuff probably won't have too much tack for easy removal later, plus if I remember correctly, the texture is on the outside of the lens, so this will adhere less, but do a good job of keeping the lens clean from dust, etc.

Appreciate all responses.

Regards

I agree that there is no such thing as too much light when painting. I hate it when I think I have a good job.....until the daylight hits it, and I see stuff that I could not see previously.

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there are plastic tubeguards for the lamps, but they may not be cost effective if you use it a lot. oh wait nevermind that wont work.

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