painting

[jetboat]

what size air comp.and gun have yuou guys used to paint in your garage? the last one i used was a 6.5 hp with a 32 gal tank,it never stoped running!and what gun was used?

[BrendellaJet]

I used a 2hp 13 gallon. I always let it catch up. Wasn't too bad cuz I painted the sides & top only. Set your gun up right to make sure you aren't over pressurizing the paint and you will get better coverage. There are some good websites on this...

[Beer-30]

If you are using an HVLP gun, you will be using alot of CFM. My Devilbiss 620 uses around 15 cfm. Our shop 10hp 120gal compressor kicks on every 2-3 minutes. A good gun uses boocoo air.
If you are going to be doing more painting, I would say 5.0-6.5hp, 80 gal tank. If you can get a hold of someone's old compressor that is shot, you can use the tank. If you plumbed a 60, 80, or 120 gal tank in-line with your current setup, it would give you alot more spraying time (surplus air).

[jetboat]

what gun and tip did you use?and what were the suites?

[TahitiTiger]

When I was painting cars I used a Sharpe Razor HVLP gun. It sits in the bottom of my tool box :(. I also had some el-cheapo Harbor freight tube feed guns, one touch up, and one I called the garden hose LOL. I run my HVLP on a Craftsman compressor now, 10 gallon tank (can't remember the CFM) and it has no problems keeping up.
Specs on the Sharpe
Fluid Tip Size: 1.3mm.
Air Consumption: 13 cfm (wood can use 8cfm@40 or higher)
Max Inlet HVLP psi: 29
Air Inlet MPT: 1/4"

[jetboat]

that all makes sence,the one i thru away was the ''chepo one'' from harbor freight.which one from harbor will work,or go elsewere?

[BrendellaJet]

I bought one off ebay. Probably the same thing at harbor Freight. Its not a professionals tool by any means, but it puts the paint down and if you practice with it a little, it does a good job.

[TahitiTiger]

spend the little extra bucks, and get a good HVLP. They spray so much better, and practice. Go get a fender at the wrecking yard, and practice painting it (if you have never painted before). I love my Sharpe it sprays consistant every time, and is easy to get parts, new tips etc for.

[jetboat]

i've painted my share,however the one cheep o from harbor was junk,just wish the comp.would hold a constent preasure.

[kmcousins]

try www.eastwood.com they got a lot of body stuff at a good price.