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stevenn21
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Jan 7, 2014, 1:44 AM
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i am buying a compressor and spray gun to mod some pc and xbox cases should i get a mini gun or a regular one or both?
at first i will be painting xbox 360 cases im looking at this compressor:
BURISCH Air Compressor 3HP 90L Belt Drive Twin 14CFM Twin Cylinder
s this compressor overkill for spraying cases?
and i want a decent gun after reading a thread on this forum i have decided i want either the SHARPE FINEX FX1000 MINI HVLP or the Sata Jet Spray Gun 3000 HVLP digital
the sharpe is a mini and the sata isnt which would be the best option the mini or the regular?
thanks in advance guys
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nickwarner
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Jan 7, 2014, 10:50 AM
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Since you're just painting a few small things get a mini. Less waste of paint and finer control on small parts. If you are just planning to paint these few things it might work out cheaper to just have your local paint supply store mix up the color you want in an aerosal can. If you're careful and do your prep right you can make it come out alright.
I think the compressor is way overkill for what you are trying to do, but if you have other uses for it it may be a good thing to get.
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stevenn21
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Jan 7, 2014, 12:10 PM
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thanks for the reply i dont have any other uses for the the compressor i dont even have a workshop just a 6ft shed to store it.
can you recommend a more appropriate compressor for this task?
im in the uk
this is a link to the information i have read regarding the specification of the compressor i should buy:
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jan 7, 2014, 2:12 PM)
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nickwarner
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I wouldn't even know what brands are sold over in the UK. What I noted in the specs of the one you mentioned was it was a 14CFM pump. Thats pretty heavy flow if thats not a metric measurement. I prefer belt drive to direct drive, but they do cost a bit more upfront. I have found they last longer and they definately run a ton quieter. You aren't going to be spraying a large gun for a long time, so a big compressor isn't needed. Also, with just a small shed to work out of it would kill off a lot of usable space. I would look at something with maybe an 8 or ten gallon tank and belt drive. It should supply your air needs for this gun easily.
An important thing to not forget about is to mount a regulator, filter and moisture collector on the port coming out of the tank. Make sure you use the drain on the bottom of the tank before each time you paint to drain any condensed moisture. You would also want a small filter mounted at the inlet of your spray gun which can be found in packs at your paint supply store. You need to set the regulator to the pressure recommended by the maker of your gun, and you must make sure the air coming through the gun is clean and dry. I would keep a hose just for painting and cap it off when you aren't using it to keep dust out. It takes very little dust or moisture to wreck a paint job no matter how well prepped or sprayed. With painting plastic like xbox cases you will also want to make sure you spray it with some adhesion promoter first or the paint can fall right off later. Make sure the promoter is compatible with the paint and clearcoat you are using too. The salesman at the paint shop can make sure you are getting the right stuff. I once saw a guy work for a week doing the fine touches on a Camaro, got the color on right and then used the wrong clearcoat. Looked fine until about an hour later when it looked like a snake shedding its skin. He had to redo the whole thing and was not pleased.
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stevenn21
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Jan 7, 2014, 1:04 PM
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thanks for the info about keeping the air quality high and paint compatibility thats a great help i will be getting a belt driven one.
i will be using a mini hvlp spray gun.
i think the lowest tank size i will consider is 50l just in case i decide to use it for other things in the future.
but it looks like the ones sold on ebay are not much cheaper than the 90l ones.
the 6ft shed is only for storing the compressor i actually have a 4m x 5m heavy duty marquee to spray in its got a 9ft american pool table in it which i will cover prior to painting.
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nickwarner
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Jan 8, 2014, 9:51 AM
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Look around farther than just Ebay for compressors. You have all sorts of hardware and home improvement centers that carry them, tool stores, etc. Might even score a nice used one in the classifieds. I think you guys have craigslist listings around you too. I've bought some decent used equipment from people on that before. Just have to make sure you test it first so you don't get burned. Knowing what it costs new helps to make sure you don't pay near or over retail cost on something used. If you look at a used one, undo the tank drain and look at what comes out. If its just a bit of water no big deal, thats normal as the humidity in the air will condense in the tank. But if you see oil thats a sign the compressor is wearing out and bypassing its own lube. You definately don't want that.
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