Hello, could I indicate whether this compressor serves to paint, and if you use a normal gun? Thank You.
2000965
Yes, it will service any paint gun up to 100# of pressure. Be aware, though, the compressor will run quite a bit because of the small storage tank.
1269469
It will probably do fine. My problem with this unit was that it didn't last very long. No air compressor is required. I don't know why you would need 2 coats of primer. I generally get by with 1 coat of primer and 1 coat of paint unless you get cheap paint. The Poly top coat may require a different nozzle size than the paint and primer. It is generally quite a bit thinner. Good luck!
1136026
I did the research in your case and the answer is that it can't and here is why.1) The compressor you have has a very small air storage capacity. It's perfect for nailguns but paint guns require a lot of air storage ready to flow.2) Here are your compressor specs. 2.6 SCFM which is basically the air per minute (cubic feet per minute). The air gun requires 4.3 SCFM at 40 psi (pounds per square inch). You're is 90 psi so it can handle that but the air flow. In other words, you have the pressure but not the air capacity.
983799
Yes, I usually spray latex paint with mine. I have sprayed stain on my deck and I set my pressure on 30 to 60 psi. I does great job. I believe your compressor will be fine.
526435
Absolutely! This airbrush is by far my favorite. If you're going to buy this amazing airbrush just make sure you also purchase a good compressor. I would also advise watching some videos on YouTube to really get the theory and techniques down. It takes significant time and practice, like any other kind of painting.
1588682
You need a compressor with a tank for airbrush. This compressor is not going to work for you.
1084388
I worried about the size of my compressor at first also. I have a Kobalt cheap 5.5 gallon 1 HP compressor and it ran the gun well. I also used a small pancake Porter Cable and it also ran it easy. That being said, the type of work and speed you do it really will determine what compressor will work better. If you're working at a slow pace and doing work yourself with one gun I think a small pancake compressor or any will work good. It will recover as you go. If you will be working fast and maybe have more guns, then you will need a bigger compressor that can keep up. If you're also buying a compressor and you have enough money to get, I would have loved to have the DeWalt model D55146. Thats a good compressor that can recover fast and is built to work better if you're a hardcore framer and or running 2 guns at one time.
1507796
It's more about how much air the compressor will put out per minute. You will have to stop fairly frequently to let your setup catch up if you are painting something that is large. I have/had a set of these guns. You can't use them straight out of the box. Totally take them apart and clean all the junk out of them and take the plastic gasket, that divides the nozzle from the paint chamber, and some 800 grit sandpaper and on a flat surface, lap the gasket flat (can't remember if it's the front or back side but you'll be able to tell which one should be smooth). Mine leaked air, very badly, into the paint chamber. Every time I squeezed the trigger, you could see bubbles percolating through the paint. Lapping that hard plastic gasket stopped that. Don't expect to be able to spray a candy with these guns. The pattern(s) on mine is/are too inconsistent. I ended up buying a different gun to shoot my base/clear. Matt
2190563
It is NOT an airless paint sprayer. The fact it does not use a compressor has nothing to do with the contents of the spray pattern. This unit has air and paint mixed into the spray pattern, resulting in more overspray. An Airless paint sprayer does not have any air mix into the spray pattern, resulting in little or no overspray.
836202
The psi isn't the most important factor, it is the cfm of the compressor. If it is 1.5 to 2 hp it should work this paint gun at 50 to 50 psig. Most air compressors put out 2 to 3.5 cfm per horse power.
1519151
Sharon, you need to rephrase the question. This is an air compressor, not a paint remover. Do you have a tool in mind you're looking to run off of it for removing paint? This is a very lightweight use compressor: balls, bike tires, small brad nailer--nothing high volume. I'm not certain what you're planning on doing, based on your question, but my best guess is: "Probably not"
987764
I find the gun very easy to use. I use it to remove top layer of paint from HO scale model trains in order to change the lettering. I use this airbrush with both my standard air compressor and with a portable diaphragm one with equal results. Best of luck, I think you will find this airbrush is very versatile and forgiving.
1550232
Mine did not come with a spray gun of any kind. Although the photo shows the compressor with a spray gun, there is not one included. It does seem a bit deceptive, but you will not find a spray gun in the description.
1884012
It's all about CFM (cubic feet a minute) not pressure, this spray gun requires quite a lot of CFM and if your compressor cannot supply enough of it than you will have to wait while the compressor can fill your very small tank
667767
I have been using my framing gun 3 days out of the week as I continue to remodel my house. I have used the 15 gauge and 18 gauge guns just as much without any problems. I don't know if it's related to the setup and continuos maintenance but I have a filter on the compressor and use the air tool oil. I never exceed 120 psi on my framing gun and I adjust to 75 to 90 for the other guns. I continue to have good service from these tools.
1600276
Yes but the cone in the gun itself is super small so it clogs really really easy! The compressor is awesome, but I'm going to invest in a better gun down the road!
1581934
No. As previously stated, even the very best garage type of compressor only gets up to maybe 500PSI. So options are: special hand pump $120-300, scuba tank with adapter (used $150, new $250), paint ball tanks with adapters ($200-up), special carbon fiber 4500psi tanks for PC rifles ($300-way up), Used SCBA carbon fiber fireman tank with adapters ($200+) which is what I did (actually finished around $120, but I got lucky and built the stainless adapter myself). BUT, once you have an air source, you have almost unlimited, dirt cheap, super accurate shooting fun!