Dans55
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08-21-24 08:20 AM - Post#2872941
With under $100 paint guns (HPLV), what cfm,tank gallons,stage number compressor do I need. I'm reading 20cfm. I always thought with the HPLV you only needed 11+ cfm. Not looking for a show car paint job. After numerous body shops rejections I decided to do it myself. Probably a lot cheaper.
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bobb
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Loc: paradise
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08-22-24 08:19 AM - Post#2872962
In response to Dans55
you do need clean, dry air. compressed air can have allot of moisture and heat. 50 feet of hose can get rid of both. a surge tank at the end will collect water. after that a filter/regulator.
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65_Impala
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08-25-24 05:26 AM - Post#2873050
In response to Dans55
I'd expect you want a 60 gallon upright to be successful at painting.
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bobb
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08-25-24 10:05 AM - Post#2873057
In response to 65_Impala
i have painted a few cars with a 20 gallon maybe 3 hp? 220v compressor. with a 10 gallon surge tank. i had no problems. thats shooting primer and paint the same day. might even be able to rent one cause buying a big compressor aint cheap.
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65_Impala
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08-27-24 07:11 PM - Post#2873136
In response to bobb
Probably an older decent compressor that has as much motor and compressor pump on it as the entry level 60 gallon units have these days.
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 gcrkfrd
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08-28-24 09:04 AM - Post#2873167
In response to 65_Impala
I once saw a 1930 Packard, painted, with an electrolux vac. paint attachment. Really nice job. I got an Emerald Green Metallic Lacquer job on a 52 Chevy from a fellow that used a compressor made out of an old lawn mower motor, with an old water heater for a tank. It's not the tools, it's the man.
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65_Impala
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09-01-24 04:49 AM - Post#2873316
In response to gcrkfrd
A HVLP gun requires a lot of air volume, no matter who's holding it.
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