Base Coat / Clear Coat with Dave Jones (DSP Builders)

[Dsp Dave]

	Quote: Originally Posted by ben_beyer
	Dave, I'm currently in the market for a spray gun and I was wondering what your thoughts are on the these two from Porter Cable: Amazon.com: Porter-Cable Gravity Feed Detail Spray Gun #PSH2: Home Improvement Amazon.com: Porter-Cable Gravity Feed Spray Gun #PSH1: Home Improvement Also, what do you recommend in the way of an air compressor?

Hey Ben
The first gun would work better for small paint jobs and it is very similar to the one I use. The second gun would work fine but not nessesary for doing small jobs and being bigger just makes for more hassle when cleaning it up. As far as air compressors go you just need one big enough to keep up with the gun, a small 1.5hp compressor will keep up just fine for small paint jobs.

[ben_beyer]

Thanks Dave! I was thinking of using the bigger one for doing the primer coats, but if the smaller one is similar to what you use, I'll just go with that one instead.

[LJJ]

Hey guys...

Awile back some folks asked about water based paints... Auto Air Colors came up. I've used these alot, and they work really nice... but there are a few tricks. Thought I'd pass them on. Maybe I'll post a new thread so this one stays on track....

Auto air on the colors, PPG on the clear on these....

[gareth.ky]

	Quote: Originally Posted by LJJ
	Hey guys... Awile back some folks asked about water based paints... Auto Air Colors came up. I've used these alot, and they work really nice... but there are a few tricks. Thought I'd pass them on. Maybe I'll post a new thread so this one stays on track.... Auto air on the colors, PPG on the clear on these....

I sent you a PM about this but I would love to see a thread. Auto Air really does have a lot going for it as a hobby paint:

• 4oz bottles are ~$16
• Its water based so there are no evil fumes. Its not toxic so you can work in your garage without the fancy paint booth and moon suite
• You can take infinite time between colors or coats. Put the project down and come back next week.
• In works with all urethane primers and clears
• You can spray it with an air brush.
• Its supposed to be easier to get a good paint job than with Urethane, its n00b friendly.

You take your time, paint your stuff and then take it down to the local auto body and have them clear it for you.

The only drawback I can find is that my dealer at least wont color match the AutoAir. But looking at the pics you posted you have obviously figured out how to do that.

Auto Air Tips 'n Tricks? pretty please?

[grumman-cats]

Well I just got on ebay and bought there users guide dvd to the creatix auto-air paint system. I should have that in a week so we'll see how user friendly it really is. I'm looking for somthing I can spray in the basement as well so we don't upset the family if you know what I mean. It does look appealing from what I read on there website. I also want to paint my motorcycle helmet as well. I might practice on that before I practice on my new plane.

[gareth.ky]

Well, when its time for me to paint I'll post what I find. Should be time in a few of weeks. I don't have access to a compressor so thats a big piece of equipment that I need to get.

I was wrong about 4oz bottles being $16, try $7 or even less. You can easily get all the paint, including colors needed to mix, for under $100. My scheme is going to be simple 3 colors, red, yellow and blue.

Levi are you out there?

[grumman-cats]

I've watched the demo of the auto air system of paints and they sure make it look user friendly. You can basically work as fast as you want as long as you heat set it with a gun or oven. It has excellent adhesion and they have an extensive color selection. I will be definately trying this product in the near future. If anyone would like to rent the video on the system they can find it at smartflix.com they rent all kinds of instructional videos. It's alittle more expensive than say netflix but they have videos you won't find anywhere else.

[SunDevilPilot1]

Here is my progress.....

PPG K36 Prima sprayed with a SATA Minijet 4. Was my first time spraying with a paint gun and was impressed on the improvement over the rattle can. I don't think I will ever spray out of a can again.

PPG DCC Concept will be used for the colors but the cold weather is preventing my progress.

SunDevilPilot

[gareth.ky]

ooo, thats very nice!

[Jim Woodward]

Hi Guys,

I am in the middle of a single-stage painting project. My base coat of white looks great on all the parts. I did a small touch-up area though, and now need to "buff" off the overspray with some 3M fine-cut polish, followed by 3M glaze polish.

What is the best way to buff this out? I'm guessing some type of rotary tool as I tried by hand and was quickly worn out. I have a Harbor Freight near by work and was hoping there was a good tool there to use. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


How about this palm polisher? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90219

Thanks,
Jim

[Flatlandman]

How do you strip cowls of paint? I have a H9 extra cowl from the 300l but its for my scratch built extra. I too tried sanding it by hand with 100 grit wet sanding but after 40 min I only got the blue checkers and a little bit of the red off of a 4x5 inch section didnt even get to the primer i dont think. Ill never be able to sand the whole thing.

[aviti]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flatlandman
	How do you strip cowls of paint? I have a H9 extra cowl from the 300l but its for my scratch built extra. I too tried sanding it by hand with 100 grit wet sanding but after 40 min I only got the blue checkers and a little bit of the red off of a 4x5 inch section didnt even get to the primer i dont think. Ill never be able to sand the whole thing.

When I've made a mistake painting, laquer thinner took off several coats quickly. Not sure how it would do on paint that's been on a long time though. May need to soak it for a while.