i am curious but i hate use air compress, I use air compressors mostly and the best spray guns to use is the Atom Spray Guns. Start with small projects first like panels before painting a full car! What you can do is, if not painting with candy, flake or pearl… paint the hood, the front bumper and your two front fenders at once. It is big & heavy & bulky & not too handy . Any thoughts? Check them out here: https://www.zoolaa.com/. The FORTRESS 2 gallon 1.2 HP 135 PSI Ultra Quiet Oil-Free Professional Air Compressor (Item 64596 / 64688) has a 5-star rating on HarborFreight.com. For the past several years, it's been the first ad to drop of the season. I purchased a Central Pneumatic 2.5 21 gallon 125 PSI Cast Iron Vertical air compressor Model 67847 from Harbor Freight, and have kept the air filter clean for some time. Maaco quoted me at $1100, so I’m looking to stay in the $500 range total cost with paint if I take the time to do it myself. MAC5200 The 3.0 HP Big Bore Air Compressor produces 6.5 CFM at 90 PSI for increased performance. And if so, do you really need to permanently install in on a truck/van or you can just have it there and take it out when needed? The other one is a campbell hausfeld 4hp, 13 gallon, 120psi max. More on this within the VIP club. Would you have any suggestions as far as equipment that would keep my total cost low? That way you complete the job till the end and you won’t have overspray nor will you need to buff. Please feel free to comment and post your questions below, we would love to hear back from you! and what are the running spects. Don’t be frustrated anymore, learn all you need to know in step-by-step training videos and access the full VIP Membership Club and Community for honest support. Also some food for thought, some high flow 3/8 fittings will make a big difference as well. Thanks for the advice about the gallons required for spraying. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. I have 3/8 hose and fittings, would an increase in size make a difference? Using fittings and hoses with a small internal diameter (some cheap fittings) certainly reduces the power of an air tool. Tony grew up painting cars and bikes. You have a certain time frame where overspray will just melt into fresh clear coat, which is what painting flash times are all about. As for this harbor freight 21 gallon air compressor review, it's mostly concerned about The central pneumatic 21 gallon air compressor comes complete with an oil-level indicator window for easier maintenance, a heavy-duty 2½-HP motor, rubber foot stabilizers that reduce the vibration from the machine, and an air delivery rate of 4.7 CFM at 90 PSI and 5.8 … I think you won’t have a problem for smaller projects but for a full car at continuous spray it may be hard, just like what I mention in the article…. Was: $235.98. See, water usually builds up in tanks anyway, that’s why you have a drain at the bottom of your air compressor tank. $96.88. When freshly sprayed clear coat becomes tacky and you create more overspray by spraying other adjacent panels because you had to wait for your tank to refill etc…. How To Flip Cars For Profit. If I use a single stage paint instead of bc/cc would that help? I plan on doing my own body and paint job. Also be sure to drain it once in a while. If this is possible, can you teach us how..?”. 30 gallon 420cc Truck Bed Air Compressor EPA III $ 1,349 99. Single phase motor on a 30 gallon tank and the other is a twin cylinder two stage compressor on a 44 gallon tank using a 3 h.p. What Size Air Compressor Do You Need To Paint a Car, Can I do It With My Small 30 Gallon Air Compressor? Just a quick food for thought . -Thanks. Thanks for the great question . You know, two coats of base and two coats of clear coat. 25 Gallon Bench Top Air Sandblasting Cabinet Sandblaster Blast Large Cabinet Red. Great stuff! Interesting article, thanks a lot! 🙂. (2 days ago) Harbor Freight 30% Off Coupon March 2020 30% off Get Deal The list gets updated daily, and almost all of them are verified and free to use. What HP is it? Have you checked out VIP? If you want to learn more about do-it-yourself auto body and paint be sure to check out the NEW video Tony created that reveals the internet’s #1 Auto Body And Paint Training Course by Clicking Here! Do harbor freight compressors suck? Auto body and paint expert, Author and Instructor. $169.99. Harbor Freight 10x20 Canopy $80 pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. I’m john Mery Xmas to u man. hey Dean, Yes, tank wise. The 1.0 Gallon Steel Air Tank is Lightweight (34 lbs) making it very easy to transport. You’ll need a MP-LVLP spray gun, check out the Atom X20 at https://zoolaa.com also check out VIP: https://vip.learnautobodyandpaint.com/exclusivevip good luck! If it still works . I was planning on single stage for final coat and painting in pieces, doors, hood, fenders etc. I was just wondering what most mechanics used… if most use 3/8 with no problem, then perhaps my compressor is too small or under-powered or perhaps I need to upgrade my impact wrench. Buy the MCGRAW 21 gallon 175 PSI Oil-Free Vertical Air Compressor (Item 64858) for $219.99, valid through January 28, 2021.Compare our price of $219.99 to Porter-Cable at $365.27 (model number: PXCMF220VW). Limit 1. Thanks! Well, I guess the only real test is to change over to a larger size and see what happens. Painting a Car – What Size Air Compressor To Paint Your Car? Free shipping. Is the 5hp critical? It will basically take 3 days painting to paint your car. My question then would be; if you have a small tank like say 25 gal, and its rated at 7.4 [email protected], and your gun is rated 4-7 cfm will your pressure sustain? In my experience, increasing the air hose size adds a little bit more air and power delivery, but nothing too noticeable. Subscribe to stay in touch and come back often. Let that completely dry, then a day or two later mask all of the painted parts, then paint your roof, and doors that day, and a few days later do your rear quarter panels, trunk and rear bumper to complete the job. So increasing just the fittings alone doubled my working pressure. Do check back often or bookmark the page for those Harbor Freight 30% Off Coupon offers: including 119 Harbor Freight 30% Off Coupon promo codes and 2 deals in March 2020. Though I painted my mazda truck with a 33 gal craftman and used a voylet gun plus filters and regulators on both gun and compressor the paint job came out pretty good , ” my one mistake was to clear coat on a very hot sunny day ,” this caused a nightmare of Orange peel but I fixed it with alot of wet sanding 1500 grit & 2000 grit than buffed it down like a mad dog Final result MAGIC . I have one single cylinder oil splash piston reciprocating compressor using a 1.5 h.p. The outlet and outlet hose are 1/2″ and goes to a filter/regulator/oiler that are all 1/2″. I bough the new snap on 5 hp 30 gal compressor, will that be good enough to do light body work and smaller paint jobs for example Hood and fender and blend into the door, then by the time I mix the clear could I clear all of that? $19.88 shipping. Yes you can add an additional larget tank to have more volume. $80. A small 3/8″ air ratchet & the smaller hose & fitting will probably fine . OR, leave it cracked a little so as water builds up it will automatically drain out. © 2021 EricTheCarGuy All Rights Reserved - Website Design by Caveni, Viewing 11 replies - 1 through 11 (of 11 total). Would 30 gal one will make it ( there is 15.2 cfm requirement for that particular gun). was - … $169.99 - 4 Gallon 200 PSI High Performance Hand Carry Jobsite Air Compressor. $168.99. I do have straight 25 foot 3/8″ hose (and fittings) but when Ive used the Impact wrench on axle nuts, crankshaft, exhaust etc… It doesn’t seem to have the power to remove them without prolonged and repeated contact and without using heat and/or penetrating oil. Looking to paint a 66 passenger school bus white so that it doesn’t look like a cheese wagon. Check it out here: https://www.zoolaa.com/. You’ll probably be ok doing small parts and panels. 30 gallon 420cc Truck Bed Air Compressor EPA III. It will work to an extent. Grab the free manual too if you still haven’t: https://learnautobodyandpaint.com/free-autobody-manual, I have a 10.5 gallon 5.5 horsepower air compressor. Plus, we highly suggest you check out the Atom X20 Spray Gun. Stay on budget by using the Harbor Freight coupons and free shipping offers below. if due to pressure variation. Free shipping. Noah! If I take the car apart and paint the parts separately within a week will I be fine? little small. Show Promo Code. Great blogTony.I have a 25 gallon craftman compressor that send 8.6cfm at 90psi. Yes, it also depends on the gun. Grab your FREE manual if you still haven’t to get cranking on your car project! Was: $337.98. I’m gong to try and find out how much loss I have and see if I can compensate (as per the video). So thanks to you i finally have a starting point ‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️, You are most welcome Thunderfang. With a 50 foot 3/8″ hose and 3/8″ fittings with static pressure of 90 psi at the tool (impact wrench)… the working pressure dropped to ~65 psi. A small 110v 30 gal 5hp setup will be more than enough. 30 gal. The paint gun would be SATA jet 5000 B. Limit 1. Any thoughts on what kind of air compressor I should purchase? Especially the curly hoses you get with a lot of compressors are bad, they’re pretty much for inflating tires and such. Subscribe Today & Become A Member of the ETCG Community. A straight hose and decent fittings in either size should be fine though. At Harbor Freight you'll find every tool you need to complete any DIY project. the outlet of the oiler is a 1/2″ quick disconnect, but I have an adaptor to connect up the 3/8″ hose which is what I normally use. Or that one too should be at least 60 gal? But you were asking about a full size 1/2″ impact wrench . He Mike, I explain everything in VIP! Hey AJ! P.P.S. This goes for small compressors or big shop style. Your gun will strain and struggle and so will your ait compressor. Why don’t you jump on during my live show so we can talk more about auto body! That is awesome! But so far it has worked pretty well . I realize this is a lower cfm than the hvlp guns most people use, but would it be ok to paint the car with this setup? $90.78. Hi Tony, the compressor I was planning on is 60 gallons, and 13.4 cfm @ 40 psi. This topic contains 11 replies, has 7 voices, and was last updated by  Wyr Twister 4 years, 2 months ago. I know its a big project, but any advice you can give me would be extremely helpful. Just a quick food for thought . Will a direct coupled work? If volume is the limiting factor and you don’t have the coin to shell out for a large compressor, can you modify your system and add a larger pressure tank to get the job done or is there other factors to consider? Tony, What about mobile paint work, what would be the ideal compressor to use? With a small air compressor tank you simply don’t have the air volume (cfm) to paint an entire car at one shot. The overspray from the clear coat will cause your job look dull. I had tried YouTube previously but I didn’t know what to search for. The 5.5 Big Bore Gas Air Compressor has 10-gallon twin tanks for multiple nailers. BLAST CABINET UPGRADE KIT Harbor Freight Metering Valve Baffle (NO DUST CYCLONE) $178.88. Harbor Freight offers an extensive selection of power tools, hand tools, lawn and garden equipment and generators. (I’ve done it) and had no problems because of so many years of experience painting cars. $125. -Compressor 29 gal, air delivery: 5.9 CFM @ 90 PSI, 7.3 CFM @ 40 PSI. And easier to string an extension cord . Can we paint the whole car by steps? It depends on the size of your project. When laying clear on the car you want to spray it on at once because if you wait too long and spray you will make your other glossy clear panels dull from the overspray that you create. By doing this (You will also have condensation problems) your smaller tank WILL get hot and create water because of constantly being on and running. I hope this short article inspired that yes you still can paint your car or project with a smaller compressor. Thank you Tony for looking out and your tip’s . The Harbor Freight Black Friday Ad for 2020 arrived on Nov. 22. Find Your Local Harbor Freight Store ... 30 gallon 420cc Truck Bed Air Compressor EPA III. Save $145 by shopping at Harbor Freight.This 175 PSI vertical air compressor delivers plenty of air yet has an oil-free pump for less maintenance.… I have an old single stage 5HP 60 gallon compressor. -Thanks for your input. Well here are my results so far: Ingersoll Rand 2475F14G at $2099.00. For my DIY shade tree mechanicing , I use a Harbor Freight 1/2″ electric impact wrench . P.S. $117.99. Contractor grade two-stage air compressor for heavy duty jobs $ 1,349 99. The tricky part… YES, you can paint the car in steps (same day) with a smaller air compressor but you may run into problems with overspray on the clear coat stage. If I had an easy way to get an air hosr to the front drive , I would use my ancient 1/2″ air impact . More often if you have a smaller tank. Quality tools & low prices. I talk a lot about that in VIP! and why cant i use a 25-30 gallon compressor for a complete paint job? https://www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/vip-offer/ Best of luck! When painting with a smaller tank like a 15-25 gallon …you’ll have to keep draining the tank every 2-3 passes around the car just to be safe. Hey great tip just convinced me to up grade in the near future to a 60 plus gallon compressor . For my DIY shade tree mechanicing , I use a Harbor Freight 1/2″ electric impact wrench . https://www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/vip-offer/. Your smaller tank will most likely run out of air while you’re spraying non stop, going around a full car at once. Extra $25 Off McGraw 20 Gallon, 135 PSI Oil-Lube Air Compressor. ... Harbor Freight others 20 Gallons Blast Cabinet . It’s a small tank, but it can be done. Here’s the specs, 2HP, max 115 psi, 3.7 cfm, 25 liters. Designed to give more bang for the buck, this 30 gallon air compressor from Home Depot has a high performance pump and motor capable of churning out 5.1 CFM at 90 PSI.With a high 175 max PSI, it allows for up to 40 percent more run-time than 26 gallon … Check it out here: https://www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/vip-offer/, Hey Mike! Hey Tony, just recently checked out some of your videos. For detailing, try out the Atom Mini X16 model. HEY IM LOOKING AT A FULL RESPRAY ON MY COMMY UTE, WILL A 2.5 HP / 3.5HP COMPRESSOR WITH A 50/60 LITRE TANK PUSHING OUT 180L PER MIN IF IM SPRAYING AT 30 PSI 35PSI CHEERS FROM JAMES. You are Not alone anymore, remember that. check it out here: https://www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/vip-offer/. Don’t let things like this stop you. In order to get a working pressure of 90 psi at the tool I had to change my static pressure to ~126 psi. You likely have a single stage compressor that might have max air pressure of 125 PSI? Thanks for your input it’s appreciated. Hi Tony! ... Save 23% on 21 gallon 1.5 HP 175 PSI Oil-Free Vertical Air Compressor. Amazing deals on this 30Gal 420Cc 180Psi Truck Bed Air Compressor at Harbor Freight. ... $30 (Orchards/Vancouver) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. The internal port size is a major difference between cheap and the good fittings. I don’t plan on painting too much in the future, so I am curious if you think I could get the job done with some less expensive equipment. I also recommend that you check out VIP as it will definitely help you with your car projects! If the duty cycle of the air compressor is too low – that’s the maximum run time allowable to avoid compressor ... one is a harbor freight 1.8HP, 26 gallon, 150psi max. Of course if you plan to completely color sand and buff you wouldn’t have a problem. 81939133. Learn more in VIP here: https://vip.learnautobodyandpaint.com/exclusivevip Also check out the New Atom X20 at https://zoolaa.com they are great spray guns at fantastic prices and compare in quality and performance with the SATA spray guns. 10 15 20 25 50 75 100 150 hp VFD VSD Screw Air Compressors Atlas Copco $2,499 (Ingersoll Rand Gardner Denver kaeser Boge Schulz Joy) pic … ... Benchtop Blast Cabinet 30 Gallon 125 Max PSI Sandblasting Sandblaster Cabinet . I will be painting a 1983 Cutlass supreme. This year, though , it's one of the last. say one side, let the compressor fill up, then the front, let the compressor fill up, then the other side, again, let the compressor fill up then finish with the back of the car. It’s kinda difficult to explain it here. Save on Harbor Freight’s customer favorites with our super coupons. Privacy | Terms of Service | Website Disclaimer | Terms of Sale & Return Policy. My craftsman impact wrench says it has 700 lbs of torque… I don’t see it. I’m considering restoring my ’65 Mustang. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. By 15 he had painted his first car, and by 19 he ran his own successful auto body and paint shop. 69499431. With a 50 foot 3/8″ hose and 1/4″ fittings with static pressure of 90 psi at the tool (impact wrench)… the working pressure dropped to ~30 psi. How about I just buy a 60 gallon compressor, be great for the sanding and painting :). I had painted a few cars both its true, you need a larger compressor to paint a car the same day. Next I will upgrade my air hose to 1/2 inch and post the results. Grab your free manual if you still haven’t https://learnautobodyandpaint.com/free-autobody-manual Also, check out the Atom Spray Guns which are definitely high quality but super affordable: https://www.zoolaa.com/, Great reply, many thanks as a friend has asked me would I spry his car have some experience painting parts and smaller items but not a full car. Compare to. Though I painted my mazda truck with a 33 gal craftman and used a voylet gun plus filters and regulators on both gun and compressor the paint job came out pretty good , ” my one mistake was to clear coat on a very hot sunny day ,” this caused a nightmare of Orange … Not sure. Look for CFM in the ranges of 14-18 at 90PSI. Since I specifically wanted an auxiliary tank option and my air systems goes to … Single phase motor. It probably makes a large difference as to how much air the tool uses . 30 Gallon Gas Fuel Diesel Caddy Transfer Tank Container w/ Rotary Pump 8 FT Hose. 420cc Truck Bed Air Compressor EPA III. Please read the article, I spoke about this…, hey Tony how big is your air compressor ? HI TONY HOW TO PAINT CANDY AND PEARL I AM A VIP MEMBER I WOULD LIKE TO PUT MY VIDEO’S ON A DVD BUT I CAN’T GET PLEASE GUIDE ME THANKS IN ADVANCE. A small 3/8″ air ratchet & the smaller hose & fitting will probably fine . Check them out here: https://www.zoolaa.com/. The 1P1060SP Air Compressor has a Oil-Free Single Piston pump designed to have a life cycle before wear of 3000 Plus hours compared to other comparable air compressors with life cycles of 250 hours or less. Especially, if the job itself would be relatively small (bamper paint, touch up, some blending). Planning to buy a compressor this weekend. Or is that just not enougg headroom for continuous spray? We recommend a 30 gallon 5 hp compressor. Today's top discount: $100 Off! I have been using these in my shop and can attest to how these guns produce awesome results! Humans should enjoy while working, right? I have a 33 Gal and a 60 Gallon for complete car painting. Harbor Freight will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (as usual), and its stores are set to … If you have a gun that requires 11.5 cfm it is very difficult to spray the whole car. Sure Harbor Freight might have their 5 and 11 gallon portable tank options that are a bit cheaper but they are only rated for 125psi while this Husky tank can handle 150psi. © 2021 EricTheCarGuy All Rights Reserved -. I don’t think that little thing can push out enough CFM. $11.85 shipping. Not sure what CFM that one put’s out. I just want to paint my 1987 Chevy Silverado v10 a flat black primer with a flat red primer punisher skull on the hood. Thanks for reaching out. He's helped tens of thousands of people just like you from all parts of the world. Home › Forums › Stay Dirty Lounge › Tool Talk › Compressor air hose size, does it matter? Check out this blog: https://www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/picking-your-air-compressor-for-automotive-painting/. Id never considered using a smaller tank compressor to paint. Now in his 30's Tony pours his everyday passion into LABAP VIP to help teach this amazing skill to anybody who want's to learn auto body and paint. I have done a quick paint job in a day using spray cans on an old beat up truck, but I am thinking about taking on the project of painting a vehicle that I would like to come out a little nicer. It’s recommended to pick yourself up a 60 Gal tank with a 5-6 HP compressor that put’s out enough CFM that will supply your spray gun. It’s also wise to have a (in-line) water separator off your tank about 10-15 feet from your tank and one at the neck of your gun. 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