I have a 12"x12"x13" lamp with some tight areas that need to be painted. My finisher is a panel painter so these small one of kind pieces are not his favorite things to do. His guns can't get in the tight areas without creating runs.
So I'm looking to purchase a small spray gun or airbrush that can spray up to 2" or 3". Anyone know what I should look for or maybe you have something you don't use anymore??
Thanks
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Thought of using aerosol (rattle) can paint?
Otherwise invest in a good airbrush. Or at least get check out the Badger Airbrushes in the local hobby shop if that is all you are going to use it for.
Just my 2c worth.
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
You'll do better with a detail gun. Getting a 3" pattern out of an airbrush is about impossible.
Posted by Kevin Browne (Member # 3375) on :
Iwata RG or equivalent, is a great gun in between airbrush & spray gun.
Posted by Joe Crumley (Member # 2307) on :
One consideration is the consistancy of paint.
The detail gun which George reccomends are capiable of delivering a heavier medium than most airbrushes. Not sure if you have the Harbor Freight discount outlets up in BC, but that would be an excellent for either.
The smaller detail guns are simular to airbrush in delivery except they aren't double action. In this case double action wouldn't be necessary.
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Go with the mini gun. If you don't have one, the the CAT Mini Jet from Spray Gun World.
It comes with 3 needle sets, 2 bottles and a nice storage casse. This is a high quality gun (not a Sata), but well worth the $145. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Try looking at www.coastairbrush.com They are the ultimate airbrush candy store.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
At 12", Paasche VL series airbrushes might be the ticket. A kit usually includes three needle/tip sets and you can get a pretty wide pattern when you throat them full. They also are capable of carrying heavier paints pretty well.
Good general purpose kit. Hope this helps... Rapid
Posted by Robert Malkamaki (Member # 4817) on :
How about using a HVLP (high volume Low pressure) sprayer? I recently saw one being demonstrated at a power tool show in Columbus, Ohio. It was called an Earlex Spray Station, including it's own compressor. The salesman was spraying lattice with very little overspray and it was adjustible up to spraying a wall or deck. I'm thinking this would be ideal for painting back ground stain on my sandblasted signs. Any other thoughts on this? Bob
Posted by Joe Crumley (Member # 2307) on :
Gerald,
If you're getting confused now, just wait for the next onslot of good information.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
[ March 15, 2008, 04:25 PM: Message edited by: old paint ]
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Just a note....
"with some tight areas that need to be painted" "His guns can't get in the tight areas without creating runs."
I'd kept that in mind. Seems the gun route has already been tried with little success. The control of a smaller spray patter might be more benificial.
Rapid
[ March 15, 2008, 05:00 PM: Message edited by: Ray Rheaume ]
Posted by Gene Golden (Member # 3934) on :
A lot of times when trying to spray into tight spaces, especially corners, there will be a bit of a "vortex". That will cause you to try very hard to cover the area with paint, while the air is actually blowing the paint back out. Kinda hard to explain. It takes a lower air pressure and a bit of tricky maneuvering to prevent the overspray and runs.
Posted by Gerald Lauze' (Member # 6443) on :
Wow..that's a whole bunch of info. I have lots to go on, but yes, I am getting a bit confused.
I'm thinking of a suction feed with a remote paint reservoir so I can turn the "brush" at odd angles and not have paint pour down my sleeve.
I think my painter is just not used to slowing down and applying several lighter coats.
Thanks everyone
Posted by mike norcross (Member # 3496) on :
Hey Greald Hows it goin? In reguards to the airbrush i have used the eclipse for just about everything, it sprays, according to consistency of the paint and the amount of air. I have used about 14 lbs of air for those tight areas, and i use either grip mask i can cut with a small exacto knife of some masking, liquid film that most people can get at your local art store. Let me know how it works. Mike
Posted by Joe Crumley (Member # 2307) on :
Gerald,
Sure wish you'd post more of your work. It's always a treat to see what you're doing.
Good luck with this one.
Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
All comments are true!
you can just about use any Airbrush to do the coverage you need.
Feather cover first. Second cover next. Finish cover last.
As Mike stated Use a Liquid Mask in areas you need it to be.
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Could we see some photos of this lamp- is there only one lamp, or dozens to do?
If it's only one, I'd go for a good, soft paintbrush and use that- but what paint are you trying to spray anyhow- enamels? auto acrylics? 2-pack urethanes?
