such a compressor is quite big enough for hplv(high pressure low volume) spraying operations with this proviso; direct drive oilless compressors are noisier than an oil lubricated compressor, and the smaller the tank the more frequently they have to cycle on, hence the more noise they make.
oilless compressors such as this one have the advantage for spraying operations that their air output is free of oil vapor, though you still have to be aware of the moisture that the air compression cycle causes to condense.
but if you are thinking only of spraying operations you may want to think of going to a hvlp(high volume low pressure)system. these are are available as dedicated turbine units or as conversion guns using hp air compressors. they are easier to use, more ecnomical in the application of finish, and the dedicated turbines are much quieter(like a very quiet vacuum cleaner), and take up less space. i think this unit would be too small to power a conversion gun.
if you are thinking of using vacuum, say for brace clamping or work holders, derived from a compressed air venturi this would not have the instantaneous air volume you want because of its small tank. if you are thinking of using air powered tools such as sanders and die grinders, inline drills, etc. it would also not be adequate.
like with many multi use resources, compressed air will open up new techniques and uses once you have it. if you have the space for a bigger unit i would recommend you get one. if limited by space or you absolutely know you want it only for traditional hplv spraying it would be a suitable alternative. crazymanmichael38491.4365277778
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. I had to take it completely apart and basically rebuild it. Even now, it takes forever to come up to pressure. Thus, my worry that its output is overstated.