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Is this compressor size good enough for painting... #211437 02/01/09 10:32 PM 02/01/09 10:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 283 U.S. B basik OP enthusiast
basik OP enthusiast B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 283 U.S.	I have decided that I want to epoxy paint underneath my car and I'm also going to paint the engine bay the color of the car. To do these two jobs will this compressor size be adequate? It is one they sell at Harbor Freight for $440.00 - 29 Gallon, 4 HP, 14.5 CFM at 90 PSI. After tax and accessories I will be into it for over $500.00 and that is all I can afford.

Re: Is this compressor size good enough for painting... [Re: basik] #211438 02/01/09 10:38 PM 02/01/09 10:38 PM
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1969gtx mopar 1 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 643 southern conn	yes that more then you need for painting 1965 A/FX Plymouth 9.50 et @139 mph 1965 A/FX awb plymouth flashback [email]10.26@129mph[/email] mph on pump gas 426 hemi 1969 GTX Hemi 4 speed 12.50 et @ 112mph in F.A.S.T TRIM 1970 GTX 4406pac 4 speed 11.05 @126.9 mph in F.A.S.T TRIM http://www.AFXER.com

Re: Is this compressor size good enough for painting... [Re: 1969gtx] #211439 02/01/09 10:55 PM 02/01/09 10:55 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 283 U.S. B basik OP enthusiast
basik OP enthusiast B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 283 U.S.	I was hoping that it would be enough. Here is the one I'm looking at: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92504

Re: Is this compressor size good enough for painting... [Re: basik] #211440 02/02/09 12:50 AM 02/02/09 12:50 AM
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David Lee enthusiast D Joined: May 2008 Posts: 298 CA	Quote: I was hoping that it would be enough. Here is the one I'm looking at: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92504 Make sure you pic up a good water trap while you are there. I also have a hose I use just for painting. Ah...so many pedestrians, so little time...

Re: Is this compressor size good enough for painting... [Re: basik] #211441 02/02/09 12:54 AM 02/02/09 12:54 AM
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71rm23 master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None	Quote: I was hoping that it would be enough. Here is the one I'm looking at: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92504 I think it will be good for everything ie Painting, airtools, media blasting, and even a blasting cabinet.

Re: Is this compressor size good enough for painting... [Re: basik] #211442 02/02/09 08:17 AM 02/02/09 08:17 AM
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sbhpcb enthusiast S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 201 Rome, Ga	Look for a toilet paper filter. These work great on small compressors. Years ago I had a copper pipe about 8 feet long coiled in a 5 gal bucket filled with water. this would cool the air so the hot humid moisture could be seperated then I had it go througt the paper filter to take out more water and oils from compresser worked great for little cash. I think the paper filter was about 60.00 or so. Clean air is very important.

Re: Is this compressor size good enough for painting... [Re: basik] #211443 02/02/09 11:24 AM 02/02/09 11:24 AM
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elitecustombody pro stock Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,572 Jacksonville Florida	I'll do the job just fine,not sure how well it's put together,but it should be enough for your project

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