On 1/27/2013 3:00 PM, Steve B wrote:
I need to paint a couple of containers, about five gallons. I am thinking
of using Rustoleum enamel.

Is there anything particular to running enamel through an airless? Cleanup
with mineral spirits?

Investigate another paint, such as acrylic latex?

Suggestions for a long lasting tough exterior paint that can be run through
an airless?

Steve



Are you painting five-gallon containers or using five gallons of paint?
I have no idea about airless sprayers, but used a Preval sprayer
(about $4 for can of air and 8 oz container for the paint) and Rustoleum
enamel, which worked flawlessly when I repainted an old range hood. I
had used a Preval with alkyd semi to paint a bunch of louvered doors,
and used Penetrol to thin, per the instructions with the
sprayer....Preval was perfect for the louvered doors and gave a lot less
spatter than regular spray cans. Only occ. drip, which can be corrected
right away with a small foam brush wrung out in mineral spirits.

Since the range hood was so small, I think I decided to just use m.s.
for thinning...didn't even take the hood down, just masked and laid out
tarp and newspaper. It looked brand new when I was done.

I keep extra Preval sprayers on hand for my frequent bouts of
inspiration (and the brainstorms that drive my husband crazy) )

http://www.preval.com/sites/default/files/Preval.pdf