Covering lead weights....

billeelou · Jun 14, 2006

Goofy question, probably too late for me but anyway here goes. After using Lead weights for a number of years( I do not like integrated weight Bc's) I was thinking, if lead paint can get to be a problem, what is handling all that lead around my waist doing for/to me?

Not having access to a rubber dipping vat around the homestead, I thought that maybe a paint job would seal in the lead and not expose myself to anymore( thereby taking the "crazy" excuse away) . I wonder if anyone else has tried this....

My thought was to use a automotive primer and then a flourescent over that, at least that way I would be more visable and cover the lead too...

Aquanautchuck · Jun 14, 2006

My experience with painting dive gear is don't. It never lasts and chips or flakes off. I use hard weights in my integrated bc and just make sure you wash your hands after handling them.

Charles

dumpsterDiver · Jun 14, 2006

you can find vinyl covered hard weights or you can buy the liquid "tool dip" that they sell at hardware stores and dip the weights.

ChillyWaters · Jun 15, 2006

dumpsterDiver:
you can find vinyl covered hard weights or you can buy the liquid "tool dip" that they sell at hardware stores and dip the weights.

Sweet idea. I never thought about that. I realize we should just "wash our hands," but sometimes we forget, or we handle them at the dive site followed by eating a snack, etc.

I've been planning on covering them up somehow, but I might look into this option. Quickly looking online, there is a product called plasti-dip that you can dip or spray on:
http://www.plastidip.com/consumer/products.html

What do others think of this idea?

- ChillyWaters

Diver Dennis · Jun 15, 2006

I haven't used it on weights but it works great on the tools I used it on. Should be fine if you prep the surfaces. I'm not sure if you have to or not.

herman · Jun 15, 2006

Better yet, don't lick or chew on the weights and you really don't have a problem. Lead is another one of those grossly over worried about problems.

parrothead600 · Jun 15, 2006

I have used the Plastidip on my downrigger balls for fishing. I made these balls from the same lead that I used to make my diving weights. The finish has held up very well for over 12 years. Sometime this summer, I plan on doing my belt weights.

Nemrod · Jun 15, 2006

Lead is not the danger to adults that it is to children. Don't lick or chew your weights and you will be fine, same with a microwave oven, don't stick you head in them and turn them on, it might not be healthy. N

herman · Jun 15, 2006

Nemrod:
Lead is not the danger to adults that it is to children.. N

...... as long as it does not involve someones elses wife.

scuba66 · Jun 15, 2006

ask a serious question and all the "nemrods" come out of the wood work.

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