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Compressor
Does anybody have any thoughts on a compressor that will run a DV1 base coat and DV1 clear coat guns? I just purchased both of them, and my compressor won’t handle them, so I was maybe wondering if somebody had some suggestions thanks for your time
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An electrician can easily install two 110 breakers and wire you a 220 outlet for a compressor. I originally went with a Dewalt 60 gallon and unfortunately it didn’t have enough CFMs (only around 11 CFM). I bought a Harbor Freight 5HP 14.5 CFM pump and it works great now with my Iwata guns. I highly recommend going with at least a 60 gallon tank and compressor pump as suggested above. I recommend going through Aaron’s info on booth setup and you’ll understand what the optimal arrangement is and decide how you want to approach your situation. Aaron is sharp as a tack and has a wealth of knowledge.
This made my day!
I missed yesterday’s weekly call, but watching and listening to the recording this morning absolutely made my day! After a restless night thanks to stress, I woke up feeling tired and frustrated. The recording turned my mood around completely and had me smiling for hours. I always learn something new from these calls, too! Thanks, Chris, Ron and Aaron, for making my Sunday morning! 😊
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Sorry I missed the call on Saturday. I had to help my mother-in-law move the last two weekends, so have been busy. I watched the recordings and appreciate you posting them. I’ll be online next time. I always learn something from the discussions. I did get some panels resprayed and some color sanding work done in the evenings. I have the trunk, hood, and door about 90% complete. I have been using a combination of wool and foam pads. Still had issues with bugs flying and landing on each panel. I believe I’ll be able to start reassembling the car this week.
Tailgage Lettering
Monday, I finished scuffing the tailgate, and yesterday, I was able to mask off the FORD letters so that I can paint the them and bury it under the clearcoat. I sprayed the letters with a couple light coats of Wimbledon White and then a couple medium coats. After it flashed off, I unmasked it and found a few small areas that bled under the tape edges, and one area where the line was crooked. I was really frustrated, so I got the wife to take a look at it. She suggested sanding. I have to give her credit, it was a great idea. I got my 800 grit on the soft pad from the booth box, and carefully was able to clean up the edges. It only took a few minutes, but I thought it came out really pretty nice. After wiping it down, and tacking it off, I sprayed it with a couple coats of clear. No runs, and only a bit of orange peel. Painting the letters and burying them under the clear was a lot of work, but it looks great and I'm super happy with how it came out.
Tailgage Lettering
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Looks great Ron! I like it!! I’ve used an air brush before to fix some small bleed through areas that I didn’t mask good and the tape lifted. I didn’t have a hard edge line. My situation was during the re-coat window of the base color so I switched colors and gently misted the problem areas. After that I went to clear coat. Sounds like your technique worked good too.
Outside set up
Hey, I hope everyone is having a fantastic Monday. I just finished the module on setup, and I understand and appreciate that most of the result comes down to your environment and setup, and that outside is really just for practice. I live in an apartment, so outside is pretty much my only option right now. What do you think of the mobile business model? Do you think it could bring good results on smaller areas and SMART jobs, assuming enough experience and controlling the surroundings as best as possible or if at all possible (blocking wind and contaminants, keeping an eye out for weather/time of day, temperature, humidity, and so on)? And if ya’ll think it's possible, does anyone have any advice on how to go about it? Thank you.
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I’ve done several painting projects outside. If you do this - you have to watch the weather closely. Choosing a day with very calm conditions will make a big difference. I have used fast and slow drying Sherwin Williams clears, and have gotten good results with both spraying under a canopy, but I recommend a fast drying clear that will be dust free quicker. With a slow clear you’ll risk getting dust in the finish. I have also sprayed some air cleaners and even some valve covers outside on a calm day without a canopy (single stage paint) and those turned out good. As a note though, you should never spray in direct sunlight. I sprayed the small parts in the shade cast from the building and then carried them inside to dry/cure.
The journey begins… paint booth equipment collection trip
Just left on my two- or three-day trip to pick up the used paint booth setup I purchased in June. My first stop is in 300 miles to pick up a secondhand refrigerated air dryer. Then I’ll continue another couple of hours to the small town where the pile of equipment is. It will be a long day because vans with trailers are limited to 50 mph in Finland.
The journey begins… paint booth equipment collection trip
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That’s fantastic, I’m happy for you! I won’t be able to join the call this weekend, but will watch the recording. I hope you have a safe and uneventful trip!
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