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orlowted 09-17-2004 07:26 AM

Painting my car
 
Hello all - I usually post in the classic mustang area, but I thought this would be a more appropriate place to get a good answer. 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

FordFastGirl5.0 09-28-2004 02:57 PM

Im not too sure about what kind of gun to use but my brother is a painter and there is quit a few of different brands of paint to choose from that are good..... BASF, PPG.... Are you wanting to use a kandy or a tricoat? Kandy is a b*tch to paint cuz of it being transparent. I have kandy on my car now its called Winefire, its a real deep almost like a black cherry color.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 09-28-2004 07:00 PM

PPG is good stuff :) I just got mine painted using a PPG basecoat/clearcoat in Sonic Blue Pearl. It looks pretty nice right now for not having been wetsanded or buffed yet :D

Also I believe the new gravity feed HLVC paint guns are the ones to get. That may not be the exact letters but it is something like that.

http://midnite.ohnoes.org/~midnite/new1.JPG

FordFastGirl5.0 09-29-2004 11:39 AM

Hey that looks pretty good, nice car Ive only seen that color on the newer stangs. After you buff that its gonna bring that blue out alot! ;)

JayGT 10-08-2004 03:41 PM

I use a Binks HVLP gun. (high volume low pressure) There's very little overspray which also meens less paint used/wasted.

Stanglover159 11-20-2004 10:27 AM

Re: Painting my car
 
What's the best brand of spraygun?? Has any1 heard of devilbiss? How much would you expect to pay for a good quality spray gun?

Stanglover159 11-20-2004 10:48 AM

Re: Painting my car
 
I just found a Binks M1G HVLP Gravity Feed Spray Gun, but its missing a lid to the cup, where can i find that and liners? Does any1 know anything about Sharpe brand guns?


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