diy paint spraying? compressers, spray guns etc etc.

[lowmk1]

hi, im looking at buying in the near future a air commpresser and a spray gun . I was just woundering if anyone can give me sum tips on what to go for etc? i'd have a budget of around £300 FOR A FULL KIT? WOLD THIS BE POSSIBLE? im guessing ebay will be the best place to start for second hand stuff. I dont wanna be spending like £200 on a gun if it may only get used once a year if that..would just like some tips on the best home diy set-up.

cheers

[Conker]

I've wondered whether you can hire them?? This website seems to do the lot...

http://www.tooltrade.co.uk/painting.htm

[Mikester]

depends what your spraying, as a small compressor just wont do, it wont have a big enough capacity......

[clipperjay]

I would be more worried about finding a clean environment with ventilation and baking machines to stop runs and save time and effort of spraying?
I guess it does depend on what you have in mind learning or doing paid jobs?
Jay

[Mikester]

I just spray in my shed, with spray cans, and i have done good work, but as said, its all down to if you know how too!!

And where.

[lowmk1]

i know what im doing, i've sprayed lots and lots of things and has always come out great!! i spend most of my time prepping prepping and more prepping. I've always used cans tho, still...i do a damn good job! i just feel i wanna mabye learn how to do it with a gun instead of halfords cans. Last year i had my golf resprayed and to be honest there are bits that i'd like to do myself, as its my car i know i'd do i better job!!! plus the satisfaction of knowing that i did it!!!

I wouldnt like to do jobs for money or anything like that, its just an hobbey thats i've always been interested in!!

Aslong as have a good mask etc etc i think i'd be good at it, self taught..i was talked to a guy who sprayed his whole beatle in a single gargae at home and the paintwork was mint!!!! it really was!! aslong as i put plently of lacqure on i can buff all the dust/flies off!!!!

[Mr Blue]

my dad used to spray in our garage and the work was pukka everytime.

He put water on the floor to stop dust flying around aswel.

I would buy the expensive stuff and maybe search for a paint forum or something. Will save you buying twice

[bomp]

Some tips here http://www.lrcars.fsnet.co.uk/

Ebay paint shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/E-Buy-Paint-Tools-and-Equipment_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZQ2d999QQftidZ2QQtZkm

[Stu.750]

i know what im doing, i've sprayed lots and lots of things and has always come out great!! i spend most of my time prepping prepping and more prepping. I've always used cans tho, still...i do a damn good job! i just feel i wanna mabye learn how to do it with a gun instead of halfords cans. Last year i had my golf resprayed and to be honest there are bits that i'd like to do myself, as its my car i know i'd do i better job!!! plus the satisfaction of knowing that i did it!!!

I wouldnt like to do jobs for money or anything like that, its just an hobbey thats i've always been interested in!!

Aslong as have a good mask etc etc i think i'd be good at it, self taught..i was talked to a guy who sprayed his whole beatle in a single gargae at home and the paintwork was mint!!!! it really was!! aslong as i put plently of lacqure on i can buff all the dust/flies off!!!!

 Dont your local tech collage do night classes , my rother used to do 3 days a week but that was a full time course, i was always sending parts there for work

[Rmachines]

A good compressor set up will be far superiour to any spray can no mater what any one says.  I use a 50L Compressor at home which is enough to do a panel at a time without any problems.   If you plan to do full body resprays you need to be looking at 150L belt driven compressors.

I payed £20 for my first gun and that gives a much better finnish than any can!!  i then spent £80 on a nice air fed one which isnt much diffrent to the £20 one, its just better quality and nicer to hold. Its also more adjustable.