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Re: Paint gun for my compressor size
I have an Astro Pneumatic LVLP gun, but even it requires nearly 10 cfm @ 25 psi. Unfortunately your compressor specs are more suitable for intermittent-use air tools like nail guns and impact wrenches, and not higher duty cycle tools like die grinders, orbital sanders, and probably paint guns.
If you do find a gun that you think will work, I suggest trying it out on an old fender or door to see if the compressor will let you spray an entire panel without the gun starting to splatter. Also, I'm thinking you should use the smallest nozzle recommended by the paint manufacturer. To you guys with lots of painting experience: Wouldn't that reduce the required CFM?
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
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