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retrowagen1234 Guest	Compressors.....retrowagen1234 @GUEST
	Jun 12, 2010 8:52:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	what compressor would be good / do the job for spraying a car? i want to learn and I'm quite good at the self teaching bit as thats how ive learnt to weld, do auto electrics, rebuild engines, brakes the lot... id just love to be able to paint the mk1 myself.. and seeing as its gonna need lots of paint, then some assembly then out for more paint it makes sence to be able to do it at home... we have a fairly large carport too that can be closed off to prevent spraying other cars/people... and getting dust on it... My ideal would be one that can run tools and spray guns... any idea what i need? and what add ons for the best job..... cheers if you can offer any help guys... ;D


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	Jun 12, 2010 13:20:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	look for about 3HP and about 14cfm (cubic feet per minute) of air flow, this is getting close to the limit on a domestic supply, most air tools want in the region of 10 cfm and a 14cfm compressor will give about this once the receiver is depleted. a tank (receiver) size of 50 litres is good if limited by space, go bigger if you can afford it. don't be swayed by smaller output machines with big tanks, no point really because once the tank is empty you're relying on what the compressor can deliver (free air displacement) something like this is a good starting point for DIY, www.sipuk.co.uk/tools/info_SIP06242.html but if you want to spend more look into belt drive stuff as they ultimatly have a longer life, more suited to trade/industrial use.


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retrowagen1234 Guest	Compressors.....retrowagen1234 @GUEST
	Jun 12, 2010 14:41:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ahh wicked cheers mate, thats the sorta price range i was hoping to be in Think i may have to spend out


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