keithcanfixit
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Do like the finish on that
Small spray guns advice
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Thks
Fantastic as always getting such fantastic advice and help , most appreciated
Perfect , is this it plse
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-HVL...662191&hash=item28640785df:g:op4AAOSwrFxbUZ1X
That’s was really my attention when I got the air compressor , for small air tools , making it easier to take wheels off and also being able to spray small panels on the landy
Can have a proper read of the links and also what different paints are etc etc
Is this the one please
It's the way they operate. The gun is adjustable, cans aren't.
Many motor factors will do paint to order in a spraycan & it's the same as you would buy to use with the gun.
You CAN get 2k clear in a can - I've seen cans where you press a button & the hardener then mixes with the lacquer but once mixed you have a limited time use window. Never used one so can't say if they're any good.
As said, prep is everything. Filler needs sanding smooth, any pinholes dealt with & then primed. The primer then needs sanding or you'll get a 'fried egg' effect round the edge of the filled area. Guide coat - I use 3M's dry black powder - will reveal low spots & pinholes.
Many motor factors will do paint to order in a spraycan & it's the same as you would buy to use with the gun.
You CAN get 2k clear in a can - I've seen cans where you press a button & the hardener then mixes with the lacquer but once mixed you have a limited time use window. Never used one so can't say if they're any good.
As said, prep is everything. Filler needs sanding smooth, any pinholes dealt with & then primed. The primer then needs sanding or you'll get a 'fried egg' effect round the edge of the filled area. Guide coat - I use 3M's dry black powder - will reveal low spots & pinholes.
Need some bubble wrap on that for supermarket carparks, I would be frightened to take that out because it looks so nice
Yes.
Many thks , I will be doing all plastics and will be in black
However I’ll be buying a second hand front bumper , for front parking sensors and fog lights , plus the bottom is higher so better for greenlaning , so I image that will req little digs etc to be filled in
Don’t mind spending hours or days on getting the prep right , have a shed so can at least keep them dry but of course won’t spray in cold weather but can at least spend the winter time preparing the panels ready for spring time
Will be printing all of these posts out so I can keep all the great advice
Know what u mean about the blob from a can
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I think if you got a couple of old panels to practice on you would get a decent finish if you
put it on too heavy & get a run you can always wet flatten it & polish it or re-coat it.
I have a D1 here you can practice all day long if you wish lol
Yes im very pleased the way it turned out & everyone seams to like it
Btw I used a small hobby compressor timing is the key & stopping painting when is half run out of puff
& let it build up then start again
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I always sit in it when im in a car park
Is that also whilst ur tapping a baseball bat in the palm of ur hand
I think if you got a couple of old panels to practice on you would get a decent finish if you
put it on too heavy & get a run you can always wet flatten it & polish it or re-coat it.
I have a D1 here you can practice all day long if you wish lol
Yes im very pleased the way it turned out & everyone seams to like it
Btw I used a small hobby compressor timing is the key & stopping painting when is half run out of puff
& let it build up then start again
Indeed have got some old plastic panels, assume u have to use an etching primer for the plastic and of course sanding down for a good key
My brother useto have the hobbyist spray guns for when he done tamiya models , he bought the air cans then
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6Pc-AIR-...315453?hash=item2ccc8c6abd:g:arYAAOSwr~lYtZrM
Daft question please , would I be able to run this spray gun off my compressor plse, does have a regulator to drop the pressure right down
Thks
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Is that also whilst ur tapping a baseball bat in the palm of ur hand
I don't need a bat you've not seen the size of my arms lol
shame you were not closer you could have had some practice on it & used my gear before
splashing the cash
I have some spare 2k white paint aswell !!
I don't need a bat you've not seen the size of my arms lol
shame you were not closer you could have had some practice on it & used my gear before
splashing the cash
I have some spare 2k white paint aswell !!
Lol.
That’s would have been awesome
As mine black have u got it in dark white please, lol
This looks like u can run it off a full size air compressor ??? , what do u think plse
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KKmoon-0...m=153120660629&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
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Youl be a while painting a bumper with that,I have one in my shed cheap sh!te thing
I got more paint on myself lol
Another outstanding looking spray job , awesome and indeed bet the weather helps a lot
No need for a baking oven , lol
Always had a soft spot for the 101s, particular the ambulances, where they been converted to campers then a trip across Europe
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Lol, Apologies, just for the door handles
Mines was a waste of time/money& I didn't get to paint anything with it except my hands
Suitably regulated then either of the 2 airbrushes you list could be used. I have a couple knocking around somewhere although I haven't used them for years. Mine give me the choice of a small pot underneath as suction feed or a little gravity fed pot.
I'd use it with a pen grip as though you were writing using your forefinger to operate the trigger, not as shown in the second ad.
