recommendations for spraying equipment
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recommendations for spraying equipment
hi..
just been looking at the specs of air compressors at bunnings/supacheap etc.
must admit the numbers, spec etc. are a bit daunting
can anyone recommend a good basic compressor and gun type for guitary things?
just been looking at the specs of air compressors at bunnings/supacheap etc.
must admit the numbers, spec etc. are a bit daunting
can anyone recommend a good basic compressor and gun type for guitary things?
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
I’m also about to buy something so I’ll watch to see what the experts have to say.
60l, 2.5hp with 120l per m etc etc! The specs don’t make much sense to me as to how they effect guitar painting specifically.
60l, 2.5hp with 120l per m etc etc! The specs don’t make much sense to me as to how they effect guitar painting specifically.
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
CFM is the key factor, to paint properly you need a really high CFM, or be prepared to stop and start a lot, altho with a guitar body it won't matter much as it's fairly small... YMMV etc
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
I'm using something like this
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-pa ... 69d2fb-002
And compressor I use this
https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/blac ... CN01050101
I have a simple filter system for moisture. The above compressor wouldn't be enough for lots of spraying, but with careful flow adjustment and the right thinning I can get excellent finishes.
The gun is OK, but I see I have a fancy new one I've yet to unpack, so I'll use that for all bigger jobs. Mixing the paint is another art. Do lots of practicing on scraps of wood first!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-pa ... 69d2fb-002
And compressor I use this
https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/blac ... CN01050101
I have a simple filter system for moisture. The above compressor wouldn't be enough for lots of spraying, but with careful flow adjustment and the right thinning I can get excellent finishes.
The gun is OK, but I see I have a fancy new one I've yet to unpack, so I'll use that for all bigger jobs. Mixing the paint is another art. Do lots of practicing on scraps of wood first!
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
GrantB wrote:I'm using something like this
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-pa ... 69d2fb-002
And compressor I use this
https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/blac ... CN01050101
I have a simple filter system for moisture. The above compressor wouldn't be enough for lots of spraying, but with careful flow adjustment and the right thinning I can get excellent finishes.
The gun is OK, but I see I have a fancy new one I've yet to unpack, so I'll use that for all bigger jobs. Mixing the paint is another art. Do lots of practicing on scraps of wood first!
Yep this. I have the same one. PSI is not an issue with guitar bodies...you want low pressure for spraying. It all comes down to technique over "power"GrantB wrote:I'm using something like this
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-pa ... 69d2fb-002
And compressor I use this
https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/blac ... CN01050101
I have a simple filter system for moisture. The above compressor wouldn't be enough for lots of spraying, but with careful flow adjustment and the right thinning I can get excellent finishes
The gun is OK, but I see I have a fancy new one I've yet to unpack, so I'll use that for all bigger jobs. Mixing the paint is another art. Do lots of practicing on scraps of wood first!
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
that's what i've gleaned over my 10 mins of googling this afternoonwillow13 wrote:
Yep this. I have the same one. PSI is not an issue with guitar bodies...you want low pressure for spraying. It all comes down to technique over "power"
high pressure spraying "atomises" more so you get a lighter spray with more wasted to the atmosphere
listen to me!... an expert already!!
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yep .. as Grant said the mixing is the key. Especially when doing clearcoat...it is so easy to turn your clear into "dust" if you get the mix wrongphilly wrote:that's what i've gleaned over my 10 mins of googling this afternoonwillow13 wrote:
Yep this. I have the same one. PSI is not an issue with guitar bodies...you want low pressure for spraying. It all comes down to technique over "power"
high pressure spraying "atomises" more so you get a lighter spray with more wasted to the atmosphere
listen to me!... an expert already!!
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
unless you're going to be doing mega spraying, just go with what you can afford. I have a compressor that cost me 80 bucks in a mitre10 sale about 12 years ago. I've done half a car with it.
Go with a decent gun though, the gravity fed style.
For anyone without a pro set up, it comes down to getting the least amount of orange peel as possible - put a good few layers on and you can rub it out.
Go with a decent gun though, the gravity fed style.
For anyone without a pro set up, it comes down to getting the least amount of orange peel as possible - put a good few layers on and you can rub it out.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
So if you'd bought the $160 one it would have done the whole car?Bg wrote: I have a compressor that cost me 80 bucks in a mitre10 sale about 12 years ago. I've done half a car with it.
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
Look for one that runs reasonably quietly. My last one - cheap Bunnings thing - was so loud I couldn't use it late in the evening as it'd wake the kids! Also, the tank drain valve was hard to reach / operate. Surprising how much rusty water would accumulate in the tank.
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
Water equals outer humidity. Best not to spray on humid days anyway.Molly wrote:Look for one that runs reasonably quietly. My last one - cheap Bunnings thing - was so loud I couldn't use it late in the evening as it'd wake the kids! Also, the tank drain valve was hard to reach / operate. Surprising how much rusty water would accumulate in the tank.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
Nah, I'd need to buy the 'rear car compressor'Slowy wrote:So if you'd bought the $160 one it would have done the whole car?Bg wrote: I have a compressor that cost me 80 bucks in a mitre10 sale about 12 years ago. I've done half a car with it.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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With the best will in the world you're going to get condensation in the tank. It'd just help if you could vent it easily after use.Bg wrote:Water equals outer humidity. Best not to spray on humid days anyway.Molly wrote:Look for one that runs reasonably quietly. My last one - cheap Bunnings thing - was so loud I couldn't use it late in the evening as it'd wake the kids! Also, the tank drain valve was hard to reach / operate. Surprising how much rusty water would accumulate in the tank.
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you coulda done the front of two cars tho... obviously...Bg wrote:Nah, I'd need to buy the 'rear car compressor'Slowy wrote:So if you'd bought the $160 one it would have done the whole car?Bg wrote: I have a compressor that cost me 80 bucks in a mitre10 sale about 12 years ago. I've done half a car with it.
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Re: recommendations for spraying equipment
Could do many, just not the back obviously
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.