Any auto painters here?
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Any auto painters here? Hey I wanna try out some painting on some junkyard fenders and hoods, stuff like that. Just see if I can get the hang of it and stuff. Can anyone point me in the right direction on what gun or stuff to get to start out? What should I look for and what should I stay away from.
iv been doing a lot of research into this. here is one thing that has been consistent, get a 50gal compressor, andything smaller wont hold pressure long enough to paint a car at all.
other than that id like to know also
other than that id like to know also
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If you just want to play around in the backyard and learn get a DeVilbiss JGA siphon feed from sears about $120 bucks, If you want to get into it for a living get a awata LPH400 (gravity feed)$450 bucks.
For a rookie, the better the gun the better the paint job. I use a SATA NR2000 HVLP gun. Best gun on the market in my opinion. But it has a hefty price of over $500. Just take your time and prep the panels really well!!!
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Yeah Heard a good gun is the way to go but I don't want to go to crazy for now because I wanna just see what happens, kind of see if i like it. I know all the work is comes down to the prep work.
Is there a place online to get the paints and stuff? Also isn't there something you have to add to the paint? If so what is it and how much do you have to add?
Is there a place online to get the paints and stuff? Also isn't there something you have to add to the paint? If so what is it and how much do you have to add?
when i did my hood, i went to the local auto paint place. they hooked me up with s Finex gun, its made by sharpe. cost about 100 bucks and is a good gun to learn on, its HVLP gravity feed. plus they can answer any questions u have a point u in the right direction
Be nice if you could find someplace to rent one or borrow one from a buddy if you're just looking to try it out. Keeps you from investing a few hundred bucks in something you may not end up liking...plus if you do end up liking it you know to get the top-end stuff now 
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