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| Author: | msween [ Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | painting equipment... |
anyone every try the electric spray guns for painting a guitar? They are very cost effective if they would work properly. I haven't got the space for a 5hp 80gal compressor and tank, so I was wondering if one of these would suffice? I've been doing my finishes by hand, and unless it's oil, it sucks to do it. i want to get into spraying, but my space is currently limiting what I can get for equipment. Thanks in advance for any advice |
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| Author: | JimO [ Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting equipment... |
Maybe one of these HVLP systems: http://www.rockler.com/search/go?asug=&w=hvlp+ These might work better for what we do than the homeowner variety of sprayers. I've sprayed lacquer with a small cheapy Husky compressor. Just have to be patient with it when the air gets low. Refinished a mahogany bookcase with it and a sprayer kit I bought at an auto paint supply store. |
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| Author: | funkymann1 [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting equipment... |
i just sold that same grey hvlp system, used it for a while...it was ok, only thing is you need to fill it with paint or you'll shoot to much air & your guitar will look like a popcorn ceiling.... i just picked up a top feed touchup gun & 8 gallon comp from harbor frieght for only little under 200 with a hose...much better ..less chance of runs & more control...may want to look into that...dont kill yourself trying to match cfms...just get it close & buy at least an 8 gallon tank...thats what i did & it works great for guitars... |
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| Author: | klooker [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting equipment... |
Fuji turbine |
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| Author: | Freeman [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting equipment... |
1/2 hp 8 gal compressor - fifty bucks at a yard sale (and you can fill your car tyres). Add a filter, regulator and 20 dollar gravity feed detail gun and you're set to spray nitro (if you've got a booth) or water born (KTM-9 or equivalent) if you don't. Total cost is less than rattle cans for two guitars. I've done both clear and sunbursts with this and am very pleased with the results.   Latest in progress - about 9 coats of KTM-9 
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting equipment... |
klooker wrote: Fuji turbine +1 You'll never look back. The entry level packages are fairly inexpensive, but the higher end turbines and guns aren't out of sight, either. Alex |
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