I have used the Wagner airless spraygun, and I have used the Wagner
HVLP ("Finecoat 400") electric spraygun and of course the usual
compressor setup.
The airless is quite OK, much better than brushing, better than aerosol
cans, but not as good as a quality conventional spraygun (i.e. driven
by a compressor).
The HVLP is stunning. I did my bugeye's fibreglass bonnet with this gun.
It is touch dry after about 10 secs, is extremely easy to use and the
finish is incredibly smooth. I just hand-buffed the paint without any
sanding
and the result was fantastic.
If you have future plans for painting (cars, fences etc), then the finecoat
is great, else just go with the airless.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, August 20, 1998 10:27 PM
Subject: Painting the engine compartment
>I am about to exchange my original 1275 (that has aged very gracefully but
>is definitely ready for retirement) with a 1380cc motor.
>At this time I want to paint the engine compartment which was not painted
>when the exterior was done.
>I could brush the paint on, but am doubtful about the resulting quality.
>I don't have a compressor and have never painted before, so I was
>wondering if one of those Wagner electric paint guns would work for this?
>
>Has anyone tried this or any other tips?
>
> Ulix __/__,__
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> '67 Sprite
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