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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Josho on 03 February 2009, 22:08

Title: Tool for DIY spraying?
Post by: Josho on 03 February 2009, 22:08

I want to get into spraying my car, and was wondering if anyone knows of a cheapish decent tool for the job? eBay or shops whatever.

Only DIY, not garage equipment.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Tool for DIY spraying?
Post by: Conker on 04 February 2009, 07:22

(http://www.midatlanticpaint.com/images/paint_roller_copy_tzmz.gif)

Title: Re: Tool for DIY spraying?
Post by: ...joe on 04 February 2009, 08:14

:laugh:

Title: Re: Tool for DIY spraying?
Post by: Dec on 04 February 2009, 09:07

DIY paint stuffs

(http://www.chinatraderonline.com/Files/Household/DIY-Tools/Paint-Brushes/Paint-Brushes-19270434483.jpg)




Really though, you need a compressor and spray booth to do it properly I think. Normally, people who do homebrew spray jobs just use a spray can.

Title: Re: Tool for DIY spraying?
Post by: nige_s on 04 February 2009, 09:18

Decent DIY equipment can be had at a reasonable cost.  A big percentage of quality is down to preparation and cleanliness.

Might be worth checking out Practical Classic mag, see if you can find a product testing back issue so see what came out top.

Maybe something like this
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8772&frostProductName=Apollo+Spray+Mate&catID=24&subCatID=34&FrostCat=Painting&FrostSubcat=Others

The old fella uses a similar compressor-less device for his work, although not car panels the paint materials are the same and he swears by them.

I've seen show winning cars with DIY paint, done in garden sheds.  It can be done with time and patience.

Title: Re: Tool for DIY spraying?
Post by: Josho on 04 February 2009, 10:17

Quote from: nige_s on 04 February 2009, 09:18

Decent DIY equipment can be had at a reasonable cost.  A big percentage of quality is down to preparation and cleanliness.

Might be worth checking out Practical Classic mag, see if you can find a product testing back issue so see what came out top.

Maybe something like this
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8772&frostProductName=Apollo+Spray+Mate&catID=24&subCatID=34&FrostCat=Painting&FrostSubcat=Others

The old fella uses a similar compressor-less device for his work, although not car panels the paint materials are the same and he swears by them.

I've seen show winning cars with DIY paint, done in garden sheds.  It can be done with time and patience.

Thanks for that. I was looking at those. Might save up for one...