Painting my car

[orlowted]

Hello all - I have posted this in the detail section, but I thought I would try here also. I am in the process of replacing all the metal on my 65 mustang and am starting research on what type of spray gun to get to paint my car. I know how to paint, but have not kept up with the latest technology in spray equipment and paints. I have a regular Devilbiss suction gun, but have read that the gravity gun is the best type to use. Can anyone share any thoughts on what gun they have some experience with and what paint would be a good choice. I am not looking for a show car quality paint job, just a nice durable paint. I am planning on driving the car and I am sure it will get it's share of rock chips and dings....but it is stored indoors so weather will not be an issue.
Thanks for any advise...
TJ

[Coupe Devil]

Sata makes a REALLY nice gun but for most diy's its WAY over priced. I suggest a Shape. Real nice guns can be pickedup for 150-300 bucks depending on what model you get. I think the Sharpe Cobalt series would do an exceptional job for the dyi's doing paint work in his own shop.

[Rev]

If you are doing this at home with just an activated charcol mask as apposed to a fresh air hood and a vetillated paint booth, I would choose PPG acrylic urethane paint instead of Dupont polyurethane.

Polyurethanes are supposed to be extremely toxic to the lungs (plastic coats the alveoli). The PPG acrylic urethanes are still toxic, but maybe less so.

I used the PPG acrylic urethane 5 years ago on my car and am still happy for the choice. All included for paint and body supplies, I think I spent $1500 just for supplies. All the epoxy primer, sandable primer and color and clear was extremely expensive. ($250 a gallon/)

It took me 6 months of weekends to do it all myself, but it turned out at least decent, and I didn't die from it. Good luck with yours.

Rev

[orlowted]

Thanks for all the advise - I will research the information you gave me in the very near future. I can attest to the toxicity (sp?) of today's paints. I had my eyes burning just painting the snowmobile hood. I am still in the process of replacing the quarter panels - what a nightmare....but should be ready to start the bodywork in about a month....