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DIY painting -- equipment?

To: "Triumph Six-Pack (E-mail)" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: DIY painting -- equipment?
From: "Vink, Graham" <vinkg@fleishman.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:52:05 -0500
Hello listers,

I am contemplating buying the necessary equipment for DIY painting, partly
so that I can "practice" on some of my other cars doing touch-ups, etc.,
before attemping a complete paint job.

What equipment would you recommend?

--what size/quality compressor?
--regular spray gun or HVLP -- and does that affect compressor choice?
--would a "detail gun" or airbrush be more useful for touchups, working in
engine compartment, etc.?

I'm aware that if I get serious and start using two-pack paints that I also
will need a fresh-air respirator.

All comments appreciated. thanks.

Graham

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