Paint related question

[studiog]

Looking at a Devilbiss Finishline 3 HVLP spray gun. I decided to go with HVLP because overspray is a major concern as I will be spraying in a garage. Haven't decided on the type of paint yet. Any comments on this gun or paint comments in general would be apprecited. Thanks all.
Gary

 

[tigernut]

Gary,

I also had this paint questions. The last time I painted was the 80's and lacquer was readily available.

What type of paint (base coat, clear coat) can the do-it-yourself person, painting in the garage use that is as easy to spray and repair as lacquer?

Doug

 

[studiog]

Gary,

I also had this paint questions. The last time I painted was the 80's and lacquer was readily available.

What type of paint (base coat, clear coat) can the do-it-yourself person, painting in the garage use that is as easy to spray and repair as lacquer?

Doug

I have asked that question on this forum before and the consensus, from people I trust, is that there is nothing easier than lacquer for the occasional painter. My only concern is the epoxy primer and the poyester filler/surfacers I want to use, I am assuming that they have very sticky overspray and are slower drying than lacquer. I would be interested in any comments on that.

 

[IH2LOSE]

Gary

last time I looked at the high quaility hplv guns they were in the $1,200.00 range.plus you still have to purchase the painting material 200.00 to 600.00 range. Would it not be better to farm this out to someone with a paint booth to bakke the paint when complete.

I used to work in a body shop years and years ago and would think nothing of spraying a car in laquer on the driveway.But with all of these new style paints they are not so easey to spray.They seem to let loose so easey and run for me.Take forever to dry allowing dirt into the paint .Ever since laquer has not been available I have not painted a car since.

And for any one who use to paint laquer I used to use a retarder called PNT90 that no matter how dry you put it on it would have a shine in it like a mirror

 

[studiog]

Gary

last time I looked at the high quaility hplv guns they were in the $1,200.00 range.plus you still have to purchase the painting material 200.00 to 600.00 range. Would it not be better to farm this out to someone with a paint booth to bakke the paint when complete.

I used to work in a body shop years and years ago and would think nothing of spraying a car in laquer on the driveway.But with all of these new style paints they are not so easey to spray.They seem to let loose so easey and run for me.Take forever to dry allowing dirt into the paint .Ever since laquer has not been available I have not painted a car since.

And for any one who use to paint laquer I used to use a retarder called PNT90 that no matter how dry you put it on it would have a shine in it like a mirror

IH2LOSE The gun I am looking at is about $150 with several tips included for primers and various paints. I had a Devilbiss gun 25 years ago and always had good luck with it. I used the retarder you spoke of, it kept the lacquer wet and did give a nice finish. I have thought about jobbing it out but the 2 painters I talked to were hesitant to paint over someone elses body & prep work. I understand their hesitation. I have found lacquer is still available from some places. By the way, did you ever find a 62 Vette??

 

[rowingone]

studiodog - there is an excellent article in the knowledge base on this site about preping and painting a vette for the do-it-yourself types. The new paints are very much superior and just as easy to apply. The PPG clear coat/base coat systems can be applied in the garage as you will see from the article. Gotta go with the newest technology here!!

 

[rowingone]

I see I messed up on your moniker - sorry about that - no insult intended! There's no "dog" in that name after all!

 

[studiog]

I see I messed up on your moniker - sorry about that - no insult intended! There's no "dog" in that name after all!

:L Everyone does that. It is easy to mis-read. I like studio dog better. I am thinking of changing it if it isn't too hard to do. I just read the tech paper last night about garage painting. It was very helpful but didn't address the "wife factor" or should I say the "mess factor" as far as spraying epoxy and fillers. Thanks for the input. :L

 

[IH2LOSE]

Gary No I did not get a car yet.and its not for lack of trying.I am just sitting back for a while and I know I will get one.

This is the system I thought you meant.
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?add=yes&iProductID=1792&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=523&iSubCat=524&Add%20to%20Basket.x=Add&Counter=1&contactid0=0&qty0=1&productid0=1792

Have fun and good luck with the paint job

 

[rowingone]

As you noted its the overspray thats gets everywhere - probably no better or worse than lacquer based paints - just drape everything in plastic and wet her down and you should be fine. Do you have the body all prepped for the first coat?

 

[studiog]

As you noted its the overspray thats gets everywhere - probably no better or worse than lacquer based paints - just drape everything in plastic and wet her down and you should be fine. Do you have the body all prepped for the first coat?

No, That is still a few weeks out. But I am happy at how it is shaping up. I have all the major repairs done and now I am concentrating on details such as cleaning up edges around the trunk, hood and wheel wells. Lots of feathering and long block sanding to go. By the way, the body is off the frame and on a dolly. That will make the painting easier.

 

[rowingone]

studiogdog - we used to go up to tupper lake every fall . .where abouts are you? Beautiful area up there. I'm starting my primer this week so I'll let you know how bad the overspray is.

 

[studiog]

studiogdog - we used to go up to tupper lake every fall . .where abouts are you? Beautiful area up there. I'm starting my primer this week so I'll let you know how bad the overspray is.

I'm in Glens Falls... 10 minutes from Lake George. I love it here in the Spring Summer & Fall lots to do outdoors but I could do without the Winter. I wish you good luck with your primer. I'm sure it will go well for you. Are you doing epoxy/filler surfacer/lacquer or something else? Are you doing it in your garage?