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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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Ok I want to learn how to paint on my own basically i wanna know what guns to buy and what type of compressor i would need
Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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get a hvlp gravity feed gun with a compressor that flows enough cfm air to feed it
Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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How bout some place where there is no dirt to get all over your new paint job.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Im more interested in the type of compressor because i dont want to get water in the paint
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:38 AM
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your gonna need a good air filter to filter out the moisture. I good setup isnt cheap but is worth it cause redoing a pint job because of some water spray is not fun.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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keep in mind youll want a really good ventilation system for the room you are using.
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