LsChevy Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 What combination will I need to paint fiberglass projects?..I'll hate to have to pay $500 for a compressor and $100 for a gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneerchuck Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Ehh you get what you pay for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 depends how big the projects are.....If you get a detail (small) gun, you won't need as big a compressor for it....but spray guns tend to need a moderate amount of air to get going. You can look up a tool and compressor's CFM or SCFM to compare the two. Here's a decent rule of thumb....http://www.toolbarn.com/air-compressor-guide.html Also, Devilbiss usually has decent guns; they aren't incredible, but can get the job done. AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Try HVLP great set up. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aculous Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 most hvlp guns I have looked at are anywhere from 4 CFM to 9 CFM so definately doable for most compressors. Usually the limitation then is the tank size = run time. Also I thought it was weird some are rated at a super low psi so you can get away with less compressor I think or longer run time have no idea on that one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I've got a Devilbiss Finishline gun and a monster of a compressor(not worth mentioning since it's older than some of us here). The compressor is a two stage and 22 CFM and keeps up well with about anything you can throw at it. A quality paint gun is worth having. You don't have to spend an arm and a leg. Prep work and technique will be big factors into the quality of job you do. The environment you paint in will also matter for finish. The less dust you end up with, the less color sanding you have to do afterwards. Get a good HVLP gun and a compressor that can keep up decently. You don't need to have a $700 gun and $2500 compressor to get a good product. Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aculous Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I've got a Devilbiss Finishline gun and a monster of a compressor(not worth mentioning since it's older than some of us here). The compressor is a two stage and 22 CFM and keeps up well with about anything you can throw at it. A quality paint gun is worth having. You don't have to spend an arm and a leg. Prep work and technique will be big factors into the quality of job you do. The environment you paint in will also matter for finish. The less dust you end up with, the less color sanding you have to do afterwards. Get a good HVLP gun and a compressor that can keep up decently. You don't need to have a $700 gun and $2500 compressor to get a good product. godamn! 22 cfm is a monster. Yea I'm an idiot and sold mine which was perfect, it was a ingersol 5hp unit that put out 9CFM @ 90psi. Course they don't make it anymore so I am looking at $650 for a decent compressor.... oh well. Theres always used but its hard to find one used. @CleanSierra, typically are your guns rated at 40 psi or 90 for their CFM rating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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