nope, the 2K is fine for quite some time.. after a couple yrs it would oxidize and need a scuff and recoat..
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Going to try to give ryoken a break by educating myself here,
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greywolf
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see if you can get into a continuing ed class,i started out on saturday mornings now i go (painting class) tues/thursday nights and special topics friday mornings for my paint cert.i have a welding class 5 days a week in may 8-1pm.
you can get paint gun kits cheap enough $130-189 hvlp gun,primer gun and detail gun
just take your time.
you can get paint gun kits cheap enough $130-189 hvlp gun,primer gun and detail gun
just take your time.
Surprisingly the HVLP guns at harbor freight that you can pick up for around $25 do a really good job. They by no means match a truely professional HVLP gun. But they can lay down a really nice paint job.
I don't know how big you compressor is but I would recomend at least a 30 gallon tank.
I remember my dad having a pretty cheap gun for primers and a really nice gun for paints. He never mixed them. People have their owned prefered way of doing things and you can us a single gun for everything. That's just how I remember him doing it. I also Remember when they first came out with HVLP guns he hated them. I know he still has a few really nice old guns that he still prefers to use ocassionally.
I like the idea about doing the body work in parts using the 2K primer. I'm thinking now I would like to do this right but I'm considered about the time investment.
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y5mgisi
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Ryoken, here is a question for you. Is it possible (aadvisable) To spray clear over one of these old paint jobs? I think my 77 would look good with just a fresh clear coat over it.
eh, there are various ways to do it, some better than others, but to be honest, none of them are advisable. sanding vs buffed, blenders, etc..... but initial results and longevity cannot be guaranteed.... it's ok in a blend area, but full panels and more becomes questionable..
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Got it. Not worth worrying about then and best to just do a total uro respay right?
yeah, and with your solids, you could get away with single stage... tho a bit of clear on top would help out the durability..
y5mgisi
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So best to do uro base, uro clear on everything then right?
correct..
y5mgisi
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Okie dokie. Then that's all in going to worry about for now then! Thank man!
y5mgisi
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Do you think this compressor would be enough to paint with?
greywolf
1/2 ton status
what are you gun requirement?i dont think it will big enough,(4hp 30gallon)mine puts out more cfm and it works hard.i'm looking at a 60gal 8-10hp.
