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rabenoja

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Posted: May 30, 2005 at 12:53 AM / IP Logged

Like the topic says, do you guys paint your FG projects yourselves or do you send them out?

Currently I use a 3rd party, a local body shop, to paint my projects. But, I'm interested in maybe starting to paint my own. I just wanted to know what the majority of you guys are doing out there.

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If it is too be painted I send out. If it is just a plain color that can be added to the resin I tint the resin, much more work then paint prep.

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Posted: May 30, 2005 at 3:03 PM / IP Logged

i paint all my fiberglass work its really not that bad once you get the hang of it

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rabenoja

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Posted: May 30, 2005 at 5:45 PM / IP Logged

jeffmor wrote:

i paint all my fiberglass work its really not that bad once you get the hang of it

Yeah I'm sure all I need is another spray gun. I have one that I use for glue but, I won't be using that for paint.

How do you mix the paint or do you buy it already mixxed? Do you have a special paint booth or do you just spray in a designated area?

I'm really starting to do a lot of FG jobs lately so, I was just wondering how involved, as far as painting, I should get.

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Posted: May 30, 2005 at 10:53 PM / IP Logged

I wouldn't get a paint booth for doing enclousers. I do freelance type work and one of the shops that I work with alot has a $100,000+ booth. Computer controled everything, water under the floor for dust, all the do-dads, real nice. It's cool to have but unless your painting cars (they do) it's not worth the money. You could however make a small booth. 10 x 10 ft area, white walls, plenty of light, some sort of exaust fan. I'd spend the most money on the gun.

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Posted: May 30, 2005 at 11:04 PM / IP Logged

yeah i agree with nik you really need a good gun i suggest a hvlp gun some of the best guns are by devilbiss or sata but thats your choice also dont forget to get an inline water filter to keep that water out of your paint

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rabenoja

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Posted: June 01, 2005 at 11:59 PM / IP Logged

cool thanks guys, I think I might build a small paint room or at least designate an area for it. I'll invest in a good paint gun and try it out. Thanks for all the info!!!

If you guys can suggest anything else besides a good paint gun, let me know.

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Posted: June 02, 2005 at 6:23 AM / IP Logged

one thing you definately need if you use a HVLP gun is a decent compressor. Something with at least 14cfm. WHich is the pressure most HVLP guns work at. Also Safety first. Some 2 pack Clears contain Isocyanates, which with enough exposure to them , can kill you. you will be best to invest in a positive pressure air fed respirator. Worth every penny.

Ive been painting for a few years, we have a seperate small booth which we constructed ourselves. Makesure you vaccum the floors and walls before you start, and use a dust control spray, using lots of water on the floor is messy and can bring moisture into the spray, which you dont want. Also a decent exhaust or fan is needed to take out the excess overspray.

rabenoja

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Posted: June 06, 2005 at 9:04 PM / IP Logged

Thanks, I've got a pretty decent size compressor and it will definitely be enough for the HVLP gun.

I appreciate the tips!

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Posted: June 10, 2005 at 3:09 AM / IP Logged

Use the best HVLP gun you can afford, use the best materials you can find like PPG and house of kolors, and pratice lots before you paint a real project. And oh yea... patients, lots of time between coats, thin coats at that. Good luck!

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