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n8terry

05-21-2007 16:23:39




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Hi, I want to paint the main body of a tractor outside. I am using JD paint. I will only be away from my house about 25 feet. Am I asking for trouble trying this?

I have been using a gravity feed gun and like it.
Would I be better off with a HVLP?

Anyone have a comments other than my elevator doesn't go to the top floor.




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john_bud

05-21-2007 20:24:12




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 Re: painting tractor near buildings in reply to n8terry, 05-21-2007 16:23:39  
I just switched to HVLP guns. The amount of overspray is a lot lot less with the HVLP. Probably will pay for itself in time and mess.

The paint you use is also a factor. Some epoxy paints will stay gooy for a long time. Those give overspray issues.

jb



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GlenIdaho

05-21-2007 19:54:50




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 Re: painting tractor near buildings in reply to n8terry, 05-21-2007 16:23:39  
Terry; I painted my tractor outside my shop within 15 feet with no problems of overspray hitting the building. I made sure it was a windless day and used an HVLP gun. The siphon gun will produce more overspray. If the wind does blow slightly, I make sure it is away from the building. I also put down a plastic tarp to cover the concrete pad. Just my two cents, hope it helps. Common sense is probably the key.

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rustyj14

06-02-2007 17:29:44




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 Re: painting tractor near buildings in reply to GlenIdaho, 05-21-2007 19:54:50  
Don't try painting if you are down-wind from a shop that polishes cars! Or if yer spouse uses Armor-all on the car upholstery, and is using it as you spray! You'll have "Owl eyes" in the paint! They are bigger than Fish-eyes! Another thing, do not use gasoline to "wash" the machine where you are going to apply the paint! Elephant eyes will result! Use a final wash product available at auto paint suppliers! Get some Fish-eye Eliminator, and use it as directed, if any of the above scenes exist! From somebody who learned all this the hard way!

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