how to deal with dust and funk when you paint?

[DavidS]

So I just did a clear coat on some bare aluminum which will be the bottom panel of an Obsidian, and it turned out really nice, except for some dust and random funk that drifted onto the panel while the box was still wet. Nothing major, (my roommate made fun of me for being upset about it) but I'd like a better result.

My thoughts were to create some sort of box that I could place over the panel after I sprayed it, with holes cut in the sides to allow ventillation, thinking that most random funk and particles would be settling down from above, and anything windborn wouldn't make it as far as the panel/box in question, provided that the air holes were far enough away from the object drying.

Anyone dealt with this? Have a better solution?

[MartyMart]

Perfect !
I've used a large "sport shoe" box, didn't bother with "air holes" but it
helps to keep dust off !
They are also useful to "screen" one box, whilst you spray another

Marty.

[Melanhead]

I paint inside a box with one side cut out. After I spray I place a newspaper on top on the box ... the side stays open but nothing falling from above gets in ...

[petemoore]

Paper towel will let some air in, and no dust.
 Wet misting down the area around where the spraying is done keeps dust particles held down.

[KORGULL]

I do something like what Melanhead said, except I use a sheet of plastic instead of paper on top of the box and the side that is cut out is still attached at the bottom like a hinge so it can be opened and closed like a draw bridge. I also use the toaster oven as a place to hold enclosures while they dry even if I'm not baking them - still keeps the dust off.