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BarnYard4020

04-01-2007 14:20:35

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I would like to spray paint my tractors and have next to none experience in this field. Can anyone advise me as to what type of equipment to look for and what type is easiest for a beginner. I have heard of airless but don"t really understand how it works. I have a 120 gallon air compressor in my shop. Any help would be appreaciated.

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Vern-MI

04-02-2007 16:36:41

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Re: Spray painting in reply to BarnYard4020, 04-01-2007 14:20:35

What the others have said and also GET THE RIGHT REDUCER for the temperature that you are painting at. The difference will be an orange peel finish or a runny paint job if you don't get the appropriate reducer.

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BarnYard4020

04-04-2007 12:12:07

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Re: Spray painting in reply to Vern-MI, 04-02-2007 16:36:41

Tell me more about the reducer. Do I just add it to the paint and how do you know whether you are putting the proper amount in.

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souNdguy

04-02-2007 12:18:30

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Re: Spray painting in reply to BarnYard4020, 04-01-2007 14:20:35

I use a 15% cheap chinese syphon gun.

as others have said.. 70% of the finish is in the surface prep.. 29% of the rest is the materials... and the gun itself makes not as much difference..

I've painted all my tractors outside... Just find a day with almost no breeze... and no dust. i like to dust treat my area before painting ( water spray.. )..

And DO clean the gun good. i use naptha as a spray solvent and cleaner.. with a little MS as cleaner too.. I use a white rag to wipe the gun down with and spray thru till there is -0- color left. Once you get the hang of it.. you may want another gun to split between primer / paint.. etc.. perhaps even a detail gun with smaller cup so you can make up less mix when spot spraying or doing only 1-2 hanging parts.. etc.

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Gumby

04-01-2007 21:09:33

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Re: Spray painting in reply to BarnYard4020, 04-01-2007 14:20:35

You might pick up a book on auto body work and painting at your local auto parts store (typically stores like Autozone or O"Reilly"s). Like the other post mentioned, it just takes practice. The cheapy HVLP guns do OK. You can buy one for less than $50 dollars through Harbor Freight and Menards. Very important to clean them well when you"re done with the spraying; I"ve been told laquer thinner works better than mineral spirits, even for enamel paints. Surface preparation is probably the most important, if you looking a show car look to the sheet metal.

I"m still a neophyte myself and have a lot to learn.

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flying belgian

04-01-2007 17:20:19

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Re: Spray painting in reply to BarnYard4020, 04-01-2007 14:20:35

I do all my painting with a 1 quart siphon spray gun bought from Menards. Get a good name brand paint and practice, practice, practice.

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