I believe I am screwing up... need direction...

tumbleking · 12-20-2007, 03:16 AM

So... I fig'd I would get a compressor some air tools and a hvlp gun and paint my car. I asked my fiancee for x-mas for a compressor. We got a
1.5 running HP 30 gallon compressor and tank 6 cfm @ 40psi and 4 cfm @ 90 psi. It's made by HUSKY item # 835-522. I am thinking that the CFM will not be able to run a decent HVLP gun but I've seen what is advertised as extremely low air requirement on some HVLP guns. Is this something to stay away from when painting a car? At first I was gunna do the $50 roll on paint and I still may if this shit doesn't come out how I hope. I guess what I am asking is do I have a lil better than a snowballs chance in hell with this equipment or should I just give up before I try?

Now, I do realize it might take a few tries before my painting skills do develope I just want to know that the equipment is atleast the bare minimum.

oldschool98 · 12-20-2007, 07:19 AM

You have no where near enough air. Its no overnite thing learning to paint and costly to get the equipment for even a home garage.I ve spent a couple thousand and thats with working deals and trades. Painting skill are aquired over years and dont come easy. Hate to bust your bubble.

CBURKE · 12-20-2007, 02:09 PM

Here man, go to this site and read, read, read, then buy the $30.00 dvd that shows you how to paint. It will help!!!

tumbleking · 12-20-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oldschool98

You have no where near enough air. Its no overnite thing learning to paint and costly to get the equipment for even a home garage.I ve spent a couple thousand and thats with working deals and trades. Painting skill are aquired over years and dont come easy. Hate to bust your bubble.

hrmm... interesting... that sucks... I have some paint skills... I've spray painted interrior panels ( hard plastics for friends and stuff) Pretty much they come out smooth as glass, I prepped, primed, painted and cleared them and they came out great... Now I know that a small piece is nothing like painting an entire car... Oh well.. If this doesn't work then I will go back to the rustoleum paint job. Wish me luck!

I am stubborn so I'll give it the old college try.

CBURKE · 12-21-2007, 03:26 PM

Sorry man I for got the site lol
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12-20-2007, 03:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
tumbleking Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 1643581	I believe I am screwing up... need direction... So... I fig'd I would get a compressor some air tools and a hvlp gun and paint my car. I asked my fiancee for x-mas for a compressor. We got a 1.5 running HP 30 gallon compressor and tank 6 cfm @ 40psi and 4 cfm @ 90 psi. It's made by HUSKY item # 835-522. I am thinking that the CFM will not be able to run a decent HVLP gun but I've seen what is advertised as extremely low air requirement on some HVLP guns. Is this something to stay away from when painting a car? At first I was gunna do the $50 roll on paint and I still may if this shit doesn't come out how I hope. I guess what I am asking is do I have a lil better than a snowballs chance in hell with this equipment or should I just give up before I try? Now, I do realize it might take a few tries before my painting skills do develope I just want to know that the equipment is atleast the bare minimum.

12-20-2007, 07:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
oldschool98 Painter Extrodionaire Car: SOHC FTW My TRGarage The Hill : 157537909	You have no where near enough air. Its no overnite thing learning to paint and costly to get the equipment for even a home garage.I ve spent a couple thousand and thats with working deals and trades. Painting skill are aquired over years and dont come easy. Hate to bust your bubble.

12-20-2007, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
CBURKE WE KEEP YOU STIFF Car: "89 Civic in the works" My TRGarage Zephyrhills : 1148794561	Here man, go to this site and read, read, read, then buy the $30.00 dvd that shows you how to paint. It will help!!!

12-21-2007, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
CBURKE WE KEEP YOU STIFF Car: "89 Civic in the works" My TRGarage Zephyrhills : 1148794561	Sorry man I for got the site lol Auto Body and Paint Tips, Techniques, and Information