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Post by scott on May 28, 2013 21:48:49 GMT 1
anybody got any advice as to what spray gun is best for a good diy finish from undercoat to lacquer , do i need different nozzles? HVLP or LVLP? suction or gravity? compressor is 50ltr 11 bar on the tank but 8 bar on the motor. any links to guns would be good aswell chaps.don't wanna spend a fortune tho  what about paint while i'm on, cellulose or acrylic  thanks guys |
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Post by raven13 on May 28, 2013 22:05:02 GMT 1
we always used devilbis gravity fed hvlp (last model i used was the GTI)and updated yearly.
it all depends on your level of ability.
i would pesonally always recomend a good suction feed gun for anyone that doesnt spray on a regular basis or were their skill level is minimal (no offence intended)
a half decent sealey one will set you back less than £30 and from there the sky is the limit.
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Post by twostroker on May 28, 2013 22:18:28 GMT 1
anybody got any advice as to what spray gun is best for a good diy finish from undercoat to lacquer , do i need different nozzles? HVLP or LVLP? suction or gravity? compressor is 50ltr 11 bar on the tank but 8 bar on the motor. any links to guns would be good aswell chaps.don't wanna spend a fortune tho what about paint while i'm on, cellulose or acrylic thanks guys your compressor will struggle to run a normal sized spray gun even a modern hvlp gun, it will be possible but you will have to keep stopping to let the reciever fill up . if you looking a painting small bits like bike panels id buy 2 cheap mini hvlp gravity fed guns from ebay (£15-£20 each). ive been a painter for 15 years and ive spent a fortune on decent quality guns but i still regulary use the cheap mini hvlp guns daily as there suppied by the firm and i get on ok with them and if your painting in conditions less than perfect i feel its pointless having better quality guns. kesterel and upol both make cheap guns. obviously a devilbiss sri or sata mini jet is abetter gun but will cost u £150 ish and wont produce a better job if your spraying out side or in a shed anyway imo. |
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Post by scott on May 28, 2013 22:29:48 GMT 1
thanks chaps . i don't spray regular and your right about the conditions i'm spraying in aswell so it does make sense not to spend too much then :-[i got a afew tanks and panels i want to do so did'nt want to waste money on cans, i was gunna set up a gezebo with the sides and seal it as best as i can and get some good ppe. so whats the best paint for this new petrol,is their anything petrol proof? |
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Post by ducatidave on May 28, 2013 23:46:23 GMT 1
Am doin a set with rattle cans am hopein they come out good
I did do a set last year (marsbar) and I was well pleased
Naw the laqure has gone slightly cloudy and mentioned this 2 paint shop and asked if he had better stuff this time
He said laqure outa can will always go dull after time : (
My point am goin 2 try this set n then look out for gun
Oh u probly know but just Incase u dnt make sure u use plastic pre stuf on panals otherwise stay away from jet washing
Please let me know wot u decide gun wise and wot u think wen u get it
Thanks
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Post by scott on May 29, 2013 18:03:56 GMT 1
Am doin a set with rattle cans am hopein they come out good I did do a set last year (marsbar) and I was well pleased Naw the laqure has gone slightly cloudy and mentioned this 2 paint shop and asked if he had better stuff this time He said laqure outa can will always go dull after time : ( My point am goin 2 try this set n then look out for gun Oh u probly know but just Incase u dnt make sure u use plastic pre stuf on panals otherwise stay away from jet washing Please let me know wot u decide gun wise and wot u think wen u get it Thanks ok Dave will do m8,i've done some with cans aswell with good results but allways had trouble with the lacquer not lasting or petrol affecting it. want to get a gun cause i'm doin 2 sets of bodywork and thought it may work out cheaper and i'll allways have them if i need them then. |
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Post by raven13 on May 29, 2013 20:20:11 GMT 1
strangly enough i was chatting to a mate today who had bought one of the £20 sets that aldi or lidl were selling. and hey says it gives great results on single colour. not so great but passable results on fading out.
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Post by ducatidave on May 30, 2013 14:02:38 GMT 1
scott am thinkin naw with the set am doing is getting paint sprayer 2 spray laq with gun after i got paint n transfaires on esp has u had same trouble has me
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Post by scott on May 30, 2013 21:23:58 GMT 1
strangly enough i was chatting to a mate today who had bought one of the £20 sets that aldi or lidl were selling. and hey says it gives great results on single colour. not so great but passable results on fading out. yea seen those sets but did'nt think they would be much cop,cheers tho. |
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Post by scott on May 30, 2013 21:25:00 GMT 1
scott am thinkin naw with the set am doing is getting paint sprayer 2 spray laq with gun after i got paint n transfaires on esp has u had same trouble has me thats probably the best m8, i have seen some lacquer on ebay with a harder that says it's petrol proof |
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