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.

 

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.

 

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!!!

 

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.

 

Sorry man I for got the site lol
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