[NSRCA-discussion] Painting

[Ken Velez]

  Hi Michael, no need for anything expensive or HVLP for our application. I
will recommend any small touch up gun with a nozzle tip 0.6 -0.8 from Harbor
Freight, Craftsman or any place. The key is that it has to be gravity fed.
The second tip is how you mix the paint. Just like John said PPG is very
easy to apply. Depending on the color to be applied (that's what you need to
figure out) I thin the paint almost double. Base colors like black, blue,
yellow etc... require more than metallic, red (transparent) or pearl colors.
Always start spraying the light (less covering) colors. PPG instructions
recommend 2 parts paint 1 part hardener 1 part reducer, I use 2 parts
reducer. This will give you a nice wet but thin coat and it only requires 10
to 15 PSI to spray, low over spray. This is what I use
http://mactools.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ItemNum=SG65EKA hope it helps.


Ken Velez
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Laggis" <fishgod at pobox.mtaonline.net>
To: "'NSRCA Mailing List'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
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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