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A small Hitachi air compressor 2.5 hp, 5.2 SCFM @90 psi 4 gal tank. The base coat went on well, it was the clear coat that Brian was having trouble with. That air compressor works well with single stage paints.
Dang, that's tiny.....
Are you doing it on the Y.F. renatl plan and returning it today?
That's what she said!!!! What's amazing is the guy across the street sprayed his truck with the same setup. However he was using single stage flat black. I ended up with a 30 gallon Kobalt air compressor from Lowes, that helped tremendously. Once the AC tank was filled it supplied the HVLP gun with plenty of air.
So you've heard it before!
I was worried my 5hp 30 gal wouldn't keep up, but sounds like it will do just fine.
Turned out nice for some hacks painting outside in a tarp covered carport.
The guys at work asked how the paint job turn out over the weekend, with beaming pride I was showing off pictures this morning. A big Kudos to Brain, I can't thank him enough!
Brian should have had a go pro facing over his should. We could have all watched you carry around the air hose and rag to wipe the sweat from his browOh well, maybe next time
Don't forget taping, mixing paint, wiping the boat down before spraying, getting some water.....
At least someone can take a joke
At least someone can take a joke
pictures
Damn I'm short changing myself, forgot clean the guns, untangling the damn air hose, get more light, holding the work lights, sandpaper, more tape and oh another air compressor!!!!! Hold my beer watch this!!!!!!
Around here we call that the painters BEOTCH.