[MY69prix]

An important tool is the right size compressor. I've painted half a dozen cars or so in my home garage; the ones that didn't turn out show quality were at least factory quality. At least a 60 gallon, 2-stage, 5hp compressor is what you need. Anything smaller will not keep up with your blasting or DA. More important, smaller compressors run more when painting because of the high VOLUME of air consumed and put out MUCH HOTTER air.....curing the paint before it reaches the panel and introducing more moisture in your air lines. Trust me on this...when choosing a compressor, forget PRESSURE specs and look at VOLUME. (That's the V in HVLP)

[PurelyGTO68]

Originally Posted by MY69prix

An important tool is the right size compressor. I've painted half a dozen cars or so in my home garage; the ones that didn't turn out show quality were at least factory quality. At least a 60 gallon, 2-stage, 5hp compressor is what you need. Anything smaller will not keep up with your blasting or DA. More important, smaller compressors run more when painting because of the high VOLUME of air consumed and put out MUCH HOTTER air.....curing the paint before it reaches the panel and introducing more moisture in your air lines. Trust me on this...when choosing a compressor, forget PRESSURE specs and look at VOLUME. (That's the V in HVLP)

I use a turbine sprayer. Clean dry air everytime. Great for humid or cool weather since it heats up the air about 15-20 degrees....but can be difficult in hot temps so choose the activator and reducer to accommodate warmer air. Can achieve show quality finish if used properly. Also very high transfer rate so more material ends up on the surface and less overspray on everything else.

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