"Tom Watson" writes:

I've got a job in the shop that needs an excellent quality paint
finish.
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I'm trying to view this as an opportunity to get a piece of equipment
that will spray cabinet grade paint finishes but can also be used to
spray exterior house paint.
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I know nothing about this.

I hate painting.

I also knew nothing about the subject and also hate to paint; however, like
you needed to learn.

A little background:

Shooting 2-part linear poly on a boat is probably the most difficult paint
job possible with the possible exception of commercial airplanes.

A mirror finish without any runs is the minimum standard.

LP materials are in excess of $100/gal, even if you get a good discount, so
you don't want to make mistakes.

The standard for that job is a DeVilbiss JGA gun, a 2 qt remote pressure pot
and a connecting hose.

Expect to pay about $400-$450 for the package, even with a trade discount.

You will need a compressor that can deliver at least 15 SCFM on a continuous
basis.

I have a 5 HP, two stage unit with an 80 gal reservoir that does the job.

Package does a great job IMHO.

Think of it like buying a good cabinet saw.

It only hurts onceG.

HTH


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Lew

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