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MY only thought is that it takes a bigger compressor, or a large storage tank, to use an HVLP gun. It means high velocity low pressure, and needs a large volumn of air. You won't know until you try it, whether you will run out of air pressure too soon.

The paint I mentioned, I bought at the local Ace. I don't know if it needs primer, but with a name like Rust Stop, I doubt it.

To brianrupnow: You do not have to be rude. Not everyone can know everything. I am a good mechanic, a graphic artist, a computer technician, I hold a Master in Philosophy, and I have a smattering of knowledge in phamacology.
Can you give me the criteria for identifying a class III drugs and what differentiates them from class II?

Let's say you are a car guy, can to tell me everything about every car and related technology in the world? Can you explain to me how the microprocessor for the first generation of OBD computers was developed? I doubt it.

Give me one good reason you find a need to insult me.

What could I have done to you to have possibly affected your life in such a way that you would feel you have to be hostile toward me?

Didn't your mother ever teach you that if you can not say something nice, say nothing at all?

Originally Posted by HOTRODPAINT

MY only thought is that it takes a bigger compressor, or a large storage tank, to use an HVLP gun. It means high velocity low pressure, and needs a large volumn of air. You won't know until you try it, whether you will run out of air pressure too soon.

The paint I mentioned, I bought at the local Ace. I don't know if it needs primer, but with a name like Rust Stop, I doubt it.

My compressor is 21 gallon, 3HP, 125 CFM.
My gun is the following: Spray Gun

The guy at Harbor Freight said it would work great with my compressor.

Also, is a quart enough paint to do my car, or do I need more than that?

Thanks hotrodpaint, you are a stand-up fellow!

With a syphon feed gun, it will take 3 quarts of paint plus approximately 2 quarts of reducer to paint a full size car 3 full coats. With an HVLP gun, it should take less because you will not have so much overspray. Yep, I was rude and obnoxious. I tend to get that way when I see a grown man profess total ignorance of something so easily researched.---On the other hand, I offered up a good chunk of knowledge with my rudeness and sarcasm. My mother taught me any number of sayings---one being "The Lord helps them who help themselves".---and yes, I do know damn near everything there is to know about car and related technology.---Far as class 111 drugs go, I think I did a bit of research on them in 1966 and 1967, but its all a bit hazy now---

Originally Posted by Shrug

My compressor is 21 gallon, 3HP, 125 CFM.
My gun is the following: Spray Gun

The guy at Harbor Freight said it would work great with my compressor.

Also, is a quart enough paint to do my car, or do I need more than that?

Thanks hotrodpaint, you are a stand-up fellow!

u shure your compressor is 125 CFM, seem more likely to be 12.5 CFM.

Denny---I think some a that Maui-Wowee and Columbian Red were class 1111 stuff---SHRUG---seriously---if you have a relatively small compressor (which you seem to have), then you would probably be a lot more succesful with a syphon feed gun. They can be purchased for less than $50 for an "enty-level" spray gun. They spray at a higher pressure (about 45-50 PSI), but they require far less CFM (cubic feet of air per minute) than the High Volume Low Pressure guns.----one of the lessons in life----How do ya know when a tool salesman is lying----Answer---when he opens his mouth.

LOL @ Denny Reading is always good here is some paint how tos!!!
http://www.autobody101.com/

OK, here is my compressor: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47065

I meant 125 PSI, not cfm.

21 GALLON
115 PSI CAST IRON VERTICAL
Heavy duty 3HP rated motor
3.5 SCFM @ 90 PSI; 8.8 SCFM @ 40 PSI

I thought it was a pretty big compressor. I have never used it for painting, but it runs all my power tools well.

i need some of that catnip can you put that in a water pipe

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43760
This is the 1 I am going to use,seems to require less air.Might get more paint on the truck,than in the air,maybe?This is only to paint the truck,not detail,the deatail gun Denny showed would work great for detailing,then use the big gun on the large parts.

For cheap paint thats easy to use go for the rustoleum!!!40 bucks a gallon and its gatta be better than spray cans!

Thanks Denny, but I like my logo the way it is. I got away from making animated gifs years ago because of the grainy resullts. I prefer a full color spectrum jpg. (did I mention I was a graphic artist )

My best guess is that you'll need 3 quarts for your car, and you'll need a siphon feed gun. Don't feel bad about the paint cost. I don't buy anything that cheap, paying up to $400 a quart. At $50 it's close to what you spent on rattlecans, will look nicer, and last longer......and the spray gun can be used many times. I have a good gun that I bought in the early '70s that I still use daily.

But be careful and don't get the catnip & paint thinner together! Gee ol daddy what a mess that would feel like!

has anybody tried one of these. I was thinking of purchasing one to paint my car. Could this work?????
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Sta...spagenameZWDVW
and i was going to spray:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HOT-R...QQcmdZViewItem

Has anyone tried any of these two products. both items together end up costing less then $500