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6th October 2008, 02:32 PM #1
Cheap(ish) air compressor for spray finishing
Hi,
I know there's been other discussions on air compressors before (at least in the powered tools section), but I just wanted to ask the same question my own way
I build kayaks and canoes, and wanted to get a compresor so I can spray on varnish and marine enamel, instead of trying to get a similar finish with brushes.
So, the question is: are the Supacheap/GMC/etc $99-149 air compressors suitable for spraying "continuously" long enough to finish asmall boat? Do they have holding tanks/pressure capacity to spray for probably 15 - 20 minutes at a time (at most probably)?
I believe some of the cheaper ones are more suited to nail guns, tyre inflation, etc, but I wanted to ensure they met my needs or if I needed to look in the next price bracket up.
Any brand / setup / capacity / pressure recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Darren
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7th October 2008, 08:17 PM #2
"So, the question is: are the Supacheap/GMC/etc $99-149 air compressors suitable for spraying "continuously" long enough to finish a small boat?"
To put it simply no, they have the pressure but not the capacity. Best off taking the plunge and buying a real compressor, they can be had under $500 for a reasonable 2~3hp(50ltr tank)unit now days.....................................................................
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