this forum goes round and round, but at least it seems some got the point
Martin, good summary post. It seems that this forum goes round and round with no end in sight.
I think that talking to the shop owners is the best solution, not just for the racers but for the shop owners themselves also (they are around the fumes whenever they are open.)
As a temporary solution, I think the following rules should be pushed:
1) motor spray to clean motors can only be used in designated trash cans away from the pits
2) all pit towels used to wipe compound must be kept in a plastic bag when not used
3) fans must be installed to move air (something is better than nothing)
4) tire truing can only be done in designated areas
5) chassis sanding and graphite dremeling can only be done in designated areas
I think the above are a start, until safer products come out.
This will also be my last post in this forum. One of the problems with rctech is that everyone has the same voice. So posts that contain some good information and are obviously thought out are countered with posts that say something like: "it is my right to do whatever I want, I don't feel symptoms, so I will continue to do what I have been doing!".
I hope that this forum has at least made some people aware of the issue.
Good luck to all.