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Russ926

01-16-2008 17:58:41




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So im restoring an old farmall for the first time, will the quality differ from a can to the galon??? I dont have a big enough air compressor but if the quality of paint is less then its worth while to go the extra and do it the right way, one time. Thanks for your help!




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rustyj

01-27-2008 11:22:04




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 Re: Spray cans vs Spray gun in reply to Russ926, 01-16-2008 17:58:41  
I bought one of those el-cheapo air brush spray outfits one time. I used it several times for touch-up work, but, the danged thing disintegrated--box and all, and i never bought another one!! BUT!! My son told me he found a complete air-brush outfit, laying along the road, just after leaving my place one day! Don't suppose it was mine, do ya?



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soundguy

01-21-2008 12:33:26




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 Re: Spray cans vs Spray gun in reply to Russ926, 01-16-2008 17:58:41  
No doubt about it.. gallons look better than rattle can spray bombs.

Air compressor size just dictates speed and duty cycle.

The first 4 tractors i painted, i used a 2hp, 4 gallon pancake style compressor from harbor freight, 3 air lines, a 15 gallon campbell hausfeld air tank plumbed in for extra air capacity, a 14$ chinese 'Binks' knock off gun marked down to 9.99, and a 15$ aire line regulator, and a 3$ disposable air line filter that screws on right at the gun.

I shot one piece of sheet metal at a time.

While the air was building back up and the compressor cooling, i'd mix my next paint and activator, and then get the next piece hung and ready to shoot.. etc.

takes time.. but works...

soundguy

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Joe Pro

01-17-2008 07:58:18




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 Re: Spray cans vs Spray gun in reply to Russ926, 01-16-2008 17:58:41  
You say you have painted a whole machine with an air brush? are you useing the kind of little brush that has a little glass canister under it and holds like a couple of ounces? This must take some serious time.



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moonlite 37

01-17-2008 03:06:19




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 Re: Spray cans vs Spray gun in reply to Russ926, 01-16-2008 17:58:41  
I am cheap and a bit lazy so I bought a small gravity feed airbrush. I have used as little as a half ounce of paint at a time. My hand would get tired using the cans and the cans also cost a lot for what you get. I figure I save time and money while getting better material and a better job.



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cactus farmer

01-17-2008 07:28:59




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 Re: Spray cans vs Spray gun in reply to moonlite 37, 01-17-2008 03:06:19  
I too use air brushes. Cheap and easy to clean. Light weight. Less solvent needed to clean up helps cut costs too.I've painted whole machines with mine with great results.Small compressors are all thats needed. I even have an adapter that will use a spare tire to supply the air for small jobs.



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Larry59

01-17-2008 06:22:24




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 Re: Spray cans vs Spray gun in reply to moonlite 37, 01-17-2008 03:06:19  
Problems with some paint..in can's are what ever. Is they have no "Hardner" in them. Therefore this paint comes off real easy and scratchs easy. Even a pressure wash will strip the paint off. Hardner can be bought for "some paint" and mixed it for you use it.



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CalJim

01-16-2008 21:29:03




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 Re: Spray cans vs Spray gun in reply to Russ926, 01-16-2008 17:58:41  
First tractor I restored was a 44 John Deere B.
I primed and painted the entire thing using rattle cans. Nobody believes I did it that way, it looks so good. I started with sandblasted parts, a good self-etching primer and 3 coats of paint on everything. I keep it stored inside, which helps alot. It was a good idea for my first restoration. That being said, I now have a turbine HVLP painting setup, used it to shoot Imron on the second tractor and it looks fantastic. CalJim

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GlenIdaho

01-16-2008 20:19:22




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 Re: Spray cans vs Spray gun in reply to Russ926, 01-16-2008 17:58:41  
Absolutely! Using a good quality paint is always better than a rattle can. As an option, consider renting a compressor. This past summer my compressor went out in the middle of spraying some parts. So, I went to the loacl rental shop and rented a compressor. Cost was about $25.00 for four hours. The type I rented is normally used for nail guns and has a quick recovery rate. Can't recall the CFM, but it worked very well. Just some food for thought.

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