"Oren" wrote in message
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On Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:00:50 -0700, "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


Be just a little bit more vague, Steve.

Now:

I would not pull out an airless for only 4-5 gallons of paint. RTM,
for the enamel compatibility of the sprayer Spray tips too). Clean-up
takes longer in a good airless that shoots 5 gallons in 20 minutes.

Pick your poison. And so on.

You okay, Oren?

I was merely asking if the liquids in enamel would be bad for an airless
sprayer. I have since read up, and have changed to an alkalyd paint, as it
is gentler on the sprayer, and has a good outdoor performance rating.

The surface I am going to paint is the corrugated sides of seagoing
containers, and metal similar to that with the corrugations. A nightmare
for a roller, and a hell of a long time for a brush. I don't see any other
practical way to get a nice coat on there, avoid wet lines, and get good
even coverage.

Hope you feel better soon.

Steve