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[dave20046]

Right off to machinemart tomorrow for a VAT free day after a DA, compressor & gun and probably some other bits. Does anyone know what nozzle size I need on a gun for spraying 2k?
Cheers

[dave20046]

Could anyone answer me a quick question- for spraying does it make much difference if the compressor is oil free or not?

[panelbeaterpeter]

Could anyone answer me a quick question- for spraying does it make much difference if the compressor is oil free or not?

Oil free would reduce the risk of paint contamination, although I'm not sure what they're like, not used one before. Best to ask at machine mart.

A 1.4 fluid setup is the best all rounder for spraying 2K.

[dave20046]

Could anyone answer me a quick question- for spraying does it make much difference if the compressor is oil free or not?

Oil free would reduce the risk of paint contamination, although I'm not sure what they're like, not used one before. Best to ask at machine mart.

A 1.4 fluid setup is the best all rounder for spraying 2K.

Cheers panelbeater, I'm looking at this http://www.machinema...ent-air-brushes & this http://www.camistool...php?prodID=2131 what do you reckon?

[panelbeaterpeter]

Yup that compressor would be ok, but ideally I'd go for this gun

LINK

You would need a larger compressor, but it's worth it. You use less material and it's easier use and clean.

Edited by panelbeaterpeter, 30 December 2007 - 06:23 PM.

[dave20046]

Yup that compressor would be ok, but ideally I'd go for this gun

LINK

You would need a larger compressor, but it's worth it. You use less material and it's easier use and clean.

Thanks again panelbeater I'll keep the advice in mind about the gravity fed gun and then the bigger compressor, as those guns would be much better but I don't think I can stretch to a 3hp compressor, not unless I go for one of those Sealey ones which are splashed allover ebay but I'm a bit suspicious of them

[dave20046]

Well I now have
2l of paint
1l of primer
5l of thinners
200ml of fast hardener

£110 - that reasonable? He said to drop in a couple of weeks prior to the spray date to pick up some lacquer

Edited by dave20046, 02 January 2008 - 08:59 PM.

[dave20046]

£106 even

[dave20046]

Well I now have
2l of paint
1l of primer
5l of thinners
200ml of fast hardener

£110 - that reasonable? He said to drop in a couple of weeks prior to the spray date to pick up some lacquer

[dave20046]

Well I now have
2l of paint
1l of primer
5l of thinners
200ml of fast hardener

£110 - that reasonable? He said to drop in a couple of weeks prior to the spray date to pick up some lacquer

anyone?

[dave20046]

Right well it's been months and months but I'm finally nearing spraying. I'm starting on the engine bay, so hopefully this weekend I'll have cleared it , prepped it and primed it ready for the metallic basecoat and lacquer next weekend. Off shopping either the evening or tomorrow morning - just wondered if you guys could give me any advice on my list, here it is :
Box of 80grit,180,240 pads to go with the sander.
Box of 80,180,240 grit paper for hand sanding the fiddly bits.
400 abranet
500 da disk and 500 paper
1000 softpad
Selection of panel hammers and shrinking hammers.
Selection of dollys.
Filler & spreaders.
Roll of large masking paper.
Roll of small masking paper.
Couple rolls of 2inch masking tape.
Couple rolls of inch masking tape.
Box of 320grit paper for flatting the primer.
Selection of rubbing blocks.
Black aerosol paint for primer guide coat.
Mixing cups.
Mixing stick.
inline water trap for compressor
regulator for gun
1200 grit paper for flatting paint.
Buffing polish (Farecla G3 is top bollock)
Electric buffer with variable speed.
Cutting wax polish
I already have the gun,da, compressor,2k primer, 2k metallic basecoat and fast thinners and hardner.
Any advice,as always, would be much appreciated thanks guys!

Edited by dave20046, 24 May 2008 - 04:04 PM.

[dave20046]

anyone?

[dave20046]

anyone?

fine

[01smartc]

Dont forget a respirator/mask, paint suit and tack cloths to remove the dust just before painting.

You will also need a big box of patience, and a large swearbox to collect all the money you will spend from swearing... you will probs make enough to pay for a respray

[jakface]

hay hows the spraying going i tought it was illegal to spray tour own car. could up put up pics of your progress