[NSRCA-discussion] Painting

[Dave Burton]

I'd use the standard just because I don't have experience with HVLP.
I have a $25.00 import automotive touch-up gun and a high buck ($150-$200)
Binks touch up gun I use to spray airplanes. I can't tell the difference in
them. Buy one from Harbor Freight or similar outfits and use at 35-50 psi
(depending on material) with your compressor. I think the touch up guns are
easier to use than an airbrush you can get through a lot quicker.
Dave Burton

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Michael
Laggis
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 1:48 PM
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I have a compressor.  I do not have a spray gun yet.  From my understanding
there are 2 types of guns "Standard and HPLV".  Which is "better or easier"
to use?

Michael

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of John Ferrell
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The secret is in the paint. Concept is so good you can do a great job even
with a cheap external mix airbrush like the the one Harbor freight puts on
sale for less than $5.  If you use one of those make sure you regulate the
air pressure to 20 pounds or less. Practice on old milk jugs and plastic
containers.  The down side is that you will have to hurry with the airbrush
but the small paint container will help you keep the weight down. The paint
will weigh the same in the can as it does on the airplane.
Don't get the idea you can sand Concept off and do it again. Sanding Concept
is something to avoid!

John Ferrell
http://DixieNC.US

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Laggis" <fishgod at pobox.mtaonline.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 1:05 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Painting


>
> All,
> Are there any good sources for painting a plane.  I have done a very small
> bit of painting with a gun.  My only other experience painting is spraying

> 5
> house exteriors.  I will be using the Flying Colors (PPG Concept Urethane)
> from Radio South.  I saw at Sears a small touch up gun.  Would this type
> of
> gun work for this type of painting.  Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Regards
> Michael Laggis
>
>
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