Compressors, Guns, Paint. Options

[njccmd2002]

Well here is the question

Through the months i have seen all these garage painters here. I really want to put on some accessories that i have bought.

Im torn between doing this and buying a fixer upper celica. The celica may wait, if i can get a cheap good system, or if I get a job am applying for.

here is the question. If i want to:

1. Buy compressor, how many gallons minimum and HP? Sears?

2. Type of gun? Can I use the same gun to paint things around the house? (walls, doors)

3. Paint Supplier? (Home depot, LOL) i dont want to buy online.

I have been researching, but all is confusing. What would my best set up will be, granted i cannot buy expensive stuff.

I really want to learn to paint cars, so point me in the right direction.

I will have more questions, but I would really like to know your set ups at home to do this.

[presure2]

more important than gallons is how many CFM the compressor will support.
get the highest you can afford.
just like with cars, pretty much you get what you pay for.
buy cheap equipment, get cheap equipment results.

save up, buy the best stuff you can, and start with small parts.

go thru your local yellow pages, and find a autobody supply shop, and live there. lol
ask lots of questions, most of them will be willing to help, especially if your going to spend money with them.

[njccmd2002]

ok, so looking for cubic foot per meter, cool,

i have been reading this about HVLP guns

http://www.hotrodders.com/articles/spraygun.html

6.8cfm@90 with a 33 gallon tank, this would barely hold the gun right?

would i be better off with a regular gun.

i get now the thing, by reading this..... LOL

Normal spray gun.
press your lips tightly together making a small opening. Empty your lungs as fast as you can.

HVLP
open your mouth as wide as it goes. Empty your lungs...

ill keep reading....

I may just buy a regular gun to start with...

Autobody101.com

good place to start for noobs like me....

especially for rattle canners...

http://www.autobody101.com/articles/articl...e=Rattle%20Cans

[Remy]

1. Buy compressor, how many gallons minimum and HP? Sears?
If you plan on keeping/using the compressor in your garage make sure you have enough volt output to run the compressor in your garage. And make sure to get oiled compressor not an not oil-less !! And don't get one with less then 9cfm if you plan on spraying your car thats if you want a quality paint job.
2. Type of gun? Can I use the same gun to paint things around the house? (walls, doors)
Decide on your gun before you buy your compressor so you can tell the minimum of cfm you'll need. And yes you can use your gun to paint other stuff other then cars just make sure you properly clean them when your done.
3. Paint Supplier? (Home depot, LOL) i dont want to buy online.
I think it'll be easier and probably cheaper to buy online but if you don't want to you'll have to call around to find a paint shop to mix your paint for you.

[stephen_lee]

I'm also very interested in learning how to paint. I'm pretty decent at bodywork already... just painting would be nice to know too

[presure2]

I'm also very interested in learning how to paint. I'm pretty decent at bodywork already... just painting would be nice to know too

best way to learn is to try it and practice!
old fenders, hoods, barn doors...anything you can get your hands on! lol

[njccmd2002]

thats right. I will start looking for prices very soon.

[stephen_lee]

I'm also very interested in learning how to paint. I'm pretty decent at bodywork already... just painting would be nice to know too

best way to learn is to try it and practice!
old fenders, hoods, barn doors...anything you can get your hands on! lol

thats how i learned bodywork. noone showed me oor really even told me anything.. just did it after reading the label lol

Barn door??
i CAN paint, i was with a contract painting company for a while. we used urethane paint, but w/ brushes and rollers.
just want to paint well, on cars

[njccmd2002]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00919541000P?mv=rr

SCFM Delivery At 40 psi: 7.4 SCFM SCFM Delivery At 90 psi: 5.8 SCFM
pricey...