DeTomaso Mailing List: May 99, Message #75

I hate to say it Tom but there is no easy way to get into painting. I
have sprayed paint with everything from a paint spray gun for an
Electrolux vacuum cleaner to the Binks #7 I now use. The better the
equipment the easier the job. If you are starting, buy quality so you
don't buy twice. I'd start with nothing less than a 2 hp compressor or a
5 if you can. Remember if you are going to run air tools such as a
polisher or sander they use a lot of air. Watch the delivery rate
because horsepower does not tell the whole story. I recently have gone
to a 7hp. You could start with a touch up gun for what you describe but
get a Binks or Devilbiss. Blending paint on a repaired scratched area is
a tough proposition and will probably take a lot of tries to get it
right, so don't get discouraged. People complain about costly painting
bills but the raw materials have gone out of site. When I buy anything
from my paint supplier it is a minimum $35 or better if it comes in a
can. We have our government and the EPA to thank. It seems we could cut
down a lot on global warming just by eliminating the Washington hot air.
I'm not a painter but have been doing it for a long time. There is
nothing more satisfying than to look at a good paint job and know you
did it. Good luck.
Fred T.

Thomas Curb wrote:
> 
> Anyone have a recommendation for a modest spray painting "rig" with
> decent enough quality to touch up a finished engine bay, or repaint a
> scratched door panel. (home use...tired of running to the body shop for
> small stuff!)
> 
> Exterior is laquer, engine bay is poly enamel. I've seen some HVLP
> setups, as well as the standard air powered paint gun. Would like
> something easy to use and FORGIVING. Opinions?
> Thanks, Tom
> 
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