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
-------------------- Gerald Lauzé FeatureWorx Creative Fabrication 206-19148 27th ave Surrey BC Posts: 264 | From: Cloverdale ( Surrey ) BC | Registered: Mar 2006
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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.
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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.
-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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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!
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Try looking at www.coastairbrush.com They are the ultimate airbrush candy store.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
-------------------- Mike Norcross Mikes Signs and Graphics Box 1232 172 adams street Afton, Wyoming 83110 Posts: 82 | From: Afton, Wyoming | Registered: Dec 2002
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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.
-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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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?
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