Paint Tool Checks

[tfreer85]

Okay so I'm looking into painting my Z and trying my hand at painting itself. What that means is that I need all tools for painting without breaking the bank. The body is very very straight, and there is no rust repair to be done. So far I've been looking for a compressor and a paint gun(s).

Compressor: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00916732000&subcat=Air+Compressors+%26+Inflators

 

Paint Gun:

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=15988&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=1339&iSubCat=1354&iProductID=15988

 

Compressors are expensive, from the the places that I've been looking, and I'd like the keep the cost around 300 if at all possible. What ever is the least to suffice in painting the car. I've heard of good things for the Paint guns on the paint forums, but would like to double check. Any other crucial tools you'd like to point out I would appreciate.

 

Tyson

[DemonZ]

The harbor freight compressors are a good deal especially if you can snag a 10% or 20% off coupon from their flyers or entertainment book.

 

 

A good filter/air dryer is very important. I like this one because you can use regular toilet paper rolls for the filter (you'll have to experiment on which brands fit... try and find the rough stuff so it won't break down as easily and less chance of clogging your tools).

 

 

http://www.spraygunworld.com/products/MotorGuard/Motorguard%20M30.htm

 

 

Plumb it so your best filter is the closest possible to your outlet. I run 2 centrifugal types, 1 near the comp., and another just upstream the motorguard 25ft from my coupler, and I don't have any moisture issues. You may also want to run a $5 "last chance" filter at your gun.

 

 

 

BTW, I'm sure you already know this, but run the comp. away from vapor zones.