So my car's got several panels that need re-painting. Not only would I love to save a ton of money, but this is a skill I'd very much like to develop. I know I'd get use out of it well beyond this particular project. I'm thinking I'll start small with the equipment and steadily work my way up to 'the real stuff.'
Sanding and bondo I think I'm comfortable enough with, I think I have a good eye for detail, and I'm extremely patient. I'd have a body shop pull major dents for me for now, then do as much else as possible by myself. I've gotten pretty good at laying down even coats with rattle cans on small pieces, improving each time...
But there's no way that's going to look good on something as large and flat as a car door. While doing a quick search in DIYs, I found this:
For the moment, this is what I'm wondering: does anyone happen to have experience with an all-in-one unit like this? I guess this one's got an air drying system built-in. Being budget-minded, it looks like a good way to start out, getting practice on larger surfaces, before investing in compressor tanks, air guns, etc.
Sanding and bondo I think I'm comfortable enough with, I think I have a good eye for detail, and I'm extremely patient. I'd have a body shop pull major dents for me for now, then do as much else as possible by myself. I've gotten pretty good at laying down even coats with rattle cans on small pieces, improving each time...
But there's no way that's going to look good on something as large and flat as a car door. While doing a quick search in DIYs, I found this:
http://www.eastwood.com/earlex-hvlp-...00-system.html
About Earlex HVLP Turbine 5500 System
The new Earlex Spray Station 5500 is the choice of tradesmen & serious DIY enthusiasts. Completely redesigned with improved atomization, more CFM, more PSI and increased air flow. Simply plug in the unit, fill the cup with almost any type of paint, select your flow, fan orientation & spray width (up to12"), and start painting! The HVLP gun sprays lacquers, enamels, urethanes,high build primers, & more. Features a powerful 650w tapered fan turbine motor delivering 42 cfm for a even spray pattern, Teflon coated cup, 2.0mm stainless steel needle/nozzle set, 13' air hose, 5' 6" power
Contents
Model 5500 Earle Spray Station
Accessories
51390 C 1.5 Fluid Needle
51390 D 2.0 Fluid Needle51390 E 2.5 Fluid Needle
51390 F Complete Spray Gun
51390 G Spare Parts kit
About Earlex HVLP Turbine 5500 System
The new Earlex Spray Station 5500 is the choice of tradesmen & serious DIY enthusiasts. Completely redesigned with improved atomization, more CFM, more PSI and increased air flow. Simply plug in the unit, fill the cup with almost any type of paint, select your flow, fan orientation & spray width (up to12"), and start painting! The HVLP gun sprays lacquers, enamels, urethanes,high build primers, & more. Features a powerful 650w tapered fan turbine motor delivering 42 cfm for a even spray pattern, Teflon coated cup, 2.0mm stainless steel needle/nozzle set, 13' air hose, 5' 6" power
Contents
Model 5500 Earle Spray Station
Accessories
51390 C 1.5 Fluid Needle
51390 D 2.0 Fluid Needle51390 E 2.5 Fluid Needle
51390 F Complete Spray Gun
51390 G Spare Parts kit
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