was going to buy a 3hp vertical compressor from transtools but they have stopped selling them.
would this be ok for spraying a car.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPACE-SAVING-COMPRESSOR-VERTICAL-DESIGN-100-LITRE_W0QQitemZ7619214115QQcategoryZ20779QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
or if anybody knows of a half decent compressor for around £200
thanks
[Edited on 19/5/06 by Aboardman]
[Edited on 19/5/06 by Aboardman]
Probably not. You need a minimum of 8cfm for spray painting. That figure was given to me years ago so, with changes to gun technology, you'd
probably need a lot more these days, especially using HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) guns.
I haven't painted a car for 8 or 9 years but I used a 12cfm on the last, which worked fine.
My 7/8cfm compressor sprays easily, it does run constantly, but the pressure remains steady.
Obviously a higher rate compressor wouldnt have to work as hard, but it depends what you want.
The amount of air used depends entirely on the size of the nozzle on the spray gun. I have used 1.2 and 1.5mm nozzles on my compressor and it keeps up
just fine. However I would say 1.5mm is getting toward being on the small side for spraying a whole car...
Cheers,
David
Andrew,
If you want to try-before-you-buy your welcome to borrow my Clarke compressor, its 2hp/60ltr/8cfm
Their is also a vat free weekend soon at machine mart at preston!
[Edited on 19/5/06 by Gav]
this looks a better beast
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Air-Compressor-BIG-4-hp-150-lt-Tank-Direct-Drive-240v_W0QQitemZ8067461683QQcategoryZ30906QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Your original choice would run a spraygun to paint panels individually. I would be tempted to ask if the 4hp motor will run from a domestic supply, it sounds a bit hefty.
it says it will
Motor output: 4hp / 3kw - Direct driven - Voltage:230 1phase - Air delivery: 15 cfm Comes fitted with a 13amp 3 pin plug,
looks like a bargain
sounds good, but dont forget you can link 2 2hp compressors and it would probably be cheaper.
quote:Did they say why? I bought one and it's absolutely superb.
Originally posted by Aboardman
was going to buy a 3hp vertical compressor from transtools but they have stopped selling them.
no reason, was going to order one from web site and none shown so i emailed them and they said they have stopped selling them, shame really.
quote:One reason that does occur is that when I spoke to the guy who runs it when it was delivered for some advice his assumption was that I was phoning to tell him that it had fallen over in transit. Apparently loads of them fell over in the couriers vans and had to be brought straight back and replaced. Maybe they just couldn't be arsed any more. They are quite top-heavy but they take up very little floor space for the size of the thing.
Originally posted by Aboardman
no reason, was going to order one from web site and none shown so i emailed them and they said they have stopped selling them, shame really.
i have just bought one of these for £225
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8049294273&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RSCC_Pr12_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT
now need to find a spray gun for it, and would i be better getting 10mm hose or will 8mm be ok.