an extremely versatile spray painting shield includes a flat reinforcing member attached to an elongate handle . the shield permits a painter or his assistant to properly support the shield while keeping his arms and hands out of the spray pattern . the reinforcing member is attached to rotate relative one end of the handle . a spring clip mounted on the reinforcing member is used to hold large flat shields , many of which are disposable , for preventing paint from falling on selected areas . the flat shields may be cut or combined to conform with the perimeter of protected items , and the reinforcing member may conveniently include a metal edge used for scraping or occasional brush work .