Lead in original O.D paint?

[m37jarhead]

Is there lead in the O.D. paint originally applied to M37's by the factory
and/or subsequent coats by the military?

Is it hazardous to our health when sanding or grinding ?

Same questions apply the Strata Blue, etc.

I know about the hazards in CARC.

Jerry

[rcamacho]

Also curious as well.

[Jess]

I never thought about it, but wonder if a lead test kit would work. I found more than a few things around the house years ago, that the test showed lead content. Glazing on dishes from China was the big one. If you try the test, let us know how it goes.

[w30bob]

The short answer is yes............there was/is lead in the original paint they used to paint military (and all other) vehicles in the '50's and 60's. Paint is a mixture of nasty stuff, ,not just lead. And lead exposure is cumulative, so it doesn't get flushed out of your body if you keep away from it for awhile.....it just goes from the bloodstream into soft tissue, where it stays until you drop. So.........anytime you're sanding paint or making paint dust you need to protect yourself. I actually think the lead contained in red oxide primer is higher than finish coats, as lead provides rust resistance........but I need to verify that.

Also dangerous are electromagnetic waves (from that big honkin radio antenna on the side of your M37), gear oil, motor oil, anti-freeze, exhaust fumes, etc, etc, Heck, you're driving a rolling death trap!

Stay safe kiddies,
bob

[T. Highway]

Hey Jerry,

Its probably better for you than the brake dust that you have encountered rebuilding old vehicles over the years.

Bert

[Sal]

And don't forgot about the radium in the older gauges...


Sal

[w30bob]

Yeah, think about it...........have you ever run into any 80 year old body shop owners or automotive painters?
Or gauge face painters for that matter?




regards,
bob

[m37jarhead]

"Heck, you're driving a rolling death trap!"

Stay safe kiddies,
bob

Bob: Not to mention the "superior" brake systems with awesome stopping ability.

JB

[m37jarhead]

Hey Jerry,

Its probably better for you than the brake dust that you have encountered rebuilding old vehicles over the years.

Bert

Or the carcinogens in our wooden kitchen cabinets and laminate flooring. Amazing that us old guys are still kickin" .
JB