My advice is get a real compressor, like a Quincy. Check out
http://tinyurl.com/3ccgr2 They have a single stage Quincy for $999 and a
dual stage Quincy for $1400. As for the horsepower rating check the motor
name plate and see how many volts/amp the unit requires. This will give you
a better idea of the horsepower. A "Peak" HP rating is meaningless. This
is one of those purchases where bigger is better and if you get a blast
cabinet neither of these compressors will be up to the job. A 2-stage
Quincy is my next large tool purchase.
-g
PS. I cannot comment about the Eaton compressor that someone else
recommended.
On 2/5/07, Mark Mintmier <tenisguy@gte.net> wrote:
>
> I know this topic has come up several times, but I think I've narrowed
> my decision down to two choices, and I'd appreciate any input from the
> list. I'm 90% sure that I'm going to tackle the paint job on my 1950.
> For a lot less than the cost of a good paint job, I could buy all the
> equipment, save a ton of money, have a little "fun," and maybe learn
> something along the way. It's been recommended to me that I should be
> looking for a compressor capable of 13 CFM at 90 PSI to paint a vehicle.
>
> Keeping in mind that a big air compressor would be cool, but that after
> this job, I may never need a compressor quite this capable again. Then
> again, I might. As is the case for most of us, money is an object, so
> I'm considering the following:
>
> (1) Kobalt model K7060HFV from Lowe's. 7HP, 60 gallon, 13.3 CFM @ 90
> PSI, $499.00.
>
> (2) U.S. General model 93274-0VGA from Harbor Freight. 5HP, 60 gallon,
> 15.8 CFM @ 90 PSI, $799.00.
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