Abstract: 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.