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OT spray paint info--how to?

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pat

05-31-2004 21:15:32




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Ok guys I am biting the bullet and buying a spray gun, most of my jobs were ok for spray cans, but man the prices of cans is going nuts, I have all the equipment I need to do this, I just picked up a spray gun.I know the basics of painting, what I need is a site or info on, like pressure in the tank,and seetings on the register, trial and error will be tryed but a starting point is what I am looking for thansk guys . ok I will keep it sort of tractor related, I picked up a 43 ford 2N, it is all red at this time, but the sheet metal is excellant, and the motor turns over so should be able to get here running, this is maybe going to be the first spray project,unless my 7 yr old bugs me enough to finish "HIS" cub,,, thanks for the help,pat

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Eric ATL

06-01-2004 07:20:25




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 Re: OT spray paint info--how to? in reply to pat, 05-31-2004 21:15:32  
SouNdguy has good advic (as usual). There are many different things to pay attention to when spraying. Read the gun and paint can instructions. If your going to be spraying a lot you may want to consider a refrigerant dryer. I got one about three years ago and swear by it. It pulls 90% of the water out of the air. It's a small one and cost me around $800.00. I run a lot of air tools and it has paid for itself a couple of times already in avoiding air tool repairs. I'm getting way OT, sorry. If you are going to prime first, prime with spray cans. The primer sets so fast if you spray it with your gun it will clog up the tip and you'll have a bear of a time getting it to spray right. Not worth the hassle. For paint, check with a local automotive paint source. In keeping the gun working right, cleanup is everything! Make sure the gun is completely clean before you put it away. I always clean it then fill the cup about half way with the proper thinner for the paint I'm spraying and keep the nozzle sealed in the cup. Do not do this with water it uglies up the inside of the cup. Too long winded, I'm done. Hope to help, Eric

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souNdguy

06-01-2004 04:36:59




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 Re: OT spray paint info--how to? in reply to pat, 05-31-2004 21:15:32  
Check the instructions that came with the gun, concerning the pressure settings. For instance.. my gub wants to be run around 25-45 psi.. So I picked up a regulator/dryer/filter combo and run it inline and run the pressure in the middle of what the gun specifies.

I too had never used a spray gunbefore painting my 46 2N.. but had good luck with simply reading the instructions on the pait can, and associated addatives ( hardner, thinner, etc ).

Once you lay some paint down with that thing you will never want to paint something again with just a spray can.

Soundguy

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Dave TX

06-01-2004 00:08:18




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 Re: OT spray paint info--how to? in reply to pat, 05-31-2004 21:15:32  
If you tell the guys (or gals) at the store where you buy your paint they can usually tell you everything you need to know about application, type of paint to use, etc. Here where I live they have always been real helpful.



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