Smallest compressor for DIY complete job
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Smallest compressor for DIY complete job
Aloha everyone,
I'm in the process of body working and painting my 1993F150 Supercab and was wondering what the smallest compressor I canget away with cause I'm on a very limited budget.Also if the DevilBliss kits (Starting or finish line) kits are any good?I've only completed onere-paint job a long time ago(10 yrs.) It was done on a big box aluminum body truck and the owner didn't want the aluminum look so he asked me to paint it over with enamel.He chose a flesh color and didn't expect a good job.I told him I never painted a whole car before much less a gigantic truck that could fit a car inside it.But he
assured me that runs,orange peel,overspray etc. were okay, he just
wanted it colored instead of aluminum.Since he was my cousin I agreed
to do it and he got all equipment and supplies for the job.He bought a
compressor that was portable(horizontal type) and a cheap gun,along
with the paint and reducer. I don't remember the compressor size but
I remember spraying the whole box with a sealer of some sort so the
paint would stick.To my surprise,the paint job was run free, 0 orange
peel and no overspray or striping.The paint was smooth and glossy and my cousin so happy he got me a set of American Racing Wheels w/
off-road tires for my truck.He also wanted he and I go partners painting cars in our spare time.I just laughed him off and just wished
I'd remember how I did it.
I just want to know what's the bare minimum in air
compressor size in relation to gun options and accessories.Any help
will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Cal
s
I'm in the process of body working and painting my 1993F150 Supercab and was wondering what the smallest compressor I canget away with cause I'm on a very limited budget.Also if the DevilBliss kits (Starting or finish line) kits are any good?I've only completed onere-paint job a long time ago(10 yrs.) It was done on a big box aluminum body truck and the owner didn't want the aluminum look so he asked me to paint it over with enamel.He chose a flesh color and didn't expect a good job.I told him I never painted a whole car before much less a gigantic truck that could fit a car inside it.But he
assured me that runs,orange peel,overspray etc. were okay, he just
wanted it colored instead of aluminum.Since he was my cousin I agreed
to do it and he got all equipment and supplies for the job.He bought a
compressor that was portable(horizontal type) and a cheap gun,along
with the paint and reducer. I don't remember the compressor size but
I remember spraying the whole box with a sealer of some sort so the
paint would stick.To my surprise,the paint job was run free, 0 orange
peel and no overspray or striping.The paint was smooth and glossy and my cousin so happy he got me a set of American Racing Wheels w/
off-road tires for my truck.He also wanted he and I go partners painting cars in our spare time.I just laughed him off and just wished
I'd remember how I did it.
I just want to know what's the bare minimum in air
compressor size in relation to gun options and accessories.Any help
will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Cal
s
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Triton makes a good point - it'll make your decison. I'm guessing you'll go HVLP, I would. You can't go too small or you'll have to wait for your compressor to fill when you want to be spraying. If it cuts in and you have to wait when you are using your air tools, then it's too small to paint with, even with HVLP. If you are on a tight budget, consider renting a good compressor.
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