rreidnauer
02-20-2011, 07:51 AM
I'd like to share an experience I had so others don't find themselves in the same boat.
On Friday afternoon, I was covering graffiti on the back of our building at work, using Valspar interior/exterior spray paint. I was outside, and it was a bit breezy, so ventilation was not an issue. (though, I could smell paint while spraying) I used four cans before finishing. Afterwards, I noticed I had a little double-vision, but that passed fairly quickly, though, was disconcerting, since I never experienced any effects like that before.
However, I found I had a much worse side effect when I went to write something down and couldn't. My hand was shaking and experiencing small spasms when I went to write, making it impossible to write anything legible. I also noticed when I went to pinch my thumb and index finger together, I couldn't do so with any force, and my hand would begin to tremble and spasm again.
At first, I thought it may have just been physical fatigue from holding the spray can buttons down, but the effects persisted on for hours afterwards. (in fact, I'm still having some signs after nearly 48 hours) It's obvious now that it was neurological and not physical. The effects are passing, and I'm back to about 90%. I expect I'll get back to 100% in time.
The concern I have is, I never used Valspar spray paint before. I have used plenty of Rustoleum spray paints and never had any side effects, as well as a mix of other chemicals (acetone, mineral spirits, brake cleaners, etc) and also never had any side effects. The effects of the Valspar were nearly immediate. (the time it took to use up four cans) I will not use their spray products again. There is something really bad with their stuff, and I won't chance permanent damage.
On Friday afternoon, I was covering graffiti on the back of our building at work, using Valspar interior/exterior spray paint. I was outside, and it was a bit breezy, so ventilation was not an issue. (though, I could smell paint while spraying) I used four cans before finishing. Afterwards, I noticed I had a little double-vision, but that passed fairly quickly, though, was disconcerting, since I never experienced any effects like that before.
However, I found I had a much worse side effect when I went to write something down and couldn't. My hand was shaking and experiencing small spasms when I went to write, making it impossible to write anything legible. I also noticed when I went to pinch my thumb and index finger together, I couldn't do so with any force, and my hand would begin to tremble and spasm again.
At first, I thought it may have just been physical fatigue from holding the spray can buttons down, but the effects persisted on for hours afterwards. (in fact, I'm still having some signs after nearly 48 hours) It's obvious now that it was neurological and not physical. The effects are passing, and I'm back to about 90%. I expect I'll get back to 100% in time.
The concern I have is, I never used Valspar spray paint before. I have used plenty of Rustoleum spray paints and never had any side effects, as well as a mix of other chemicals (acetone, mineral spirits, brake cleaners, etc) and also never had any side effects. The effects of the Valspar were nearly immediate. (the time it took to use up four cans) I will not use their spray products again. There is something really bad with their stuff, and I won't chance permanent damage.