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Hey, I'm a very much DIY person and I've got a few car parts for my and my brother in laws R31 i'm looking to paint, I've done a bit before but that was using a mates guns and I'm looking to get my own.

The general plan, get a cheap one for primer and a good one for finishing.

Just wondering if anyone out there by chance is a spray painter amongst us??

Who might shed some light on ..
Adv and disadv of the suction and gravity fed spray guns?
Gun brand recommendations? ( no smith&wessons) (anyone had any experience with the cheap ones from Soopadoopacheap Auto?)
Tip sizes for primer and 2pac paint?
Ventilation ideas for a backyard 'shed' booth setup?

Cheers .
And by the way i'm not using spray cans or paint ball guns

Not an expert so I can't help but,
2Pac is very toxic and you need a full suit and breathing gear. In otherwords it's illegal to do it at home.

there will be a pro spray dynoing his car on sat morning

drives the Datsun, his name is Ash, he'll answer all your questions.

Gravity fed guns are easier to use when spraying down low

i used the cheap cheap guns, average. the clog and drip!!! clogging isn't a problem, but dripping when you tilt it on a angle is.

make a tarp tent and use a fan to blow air away from inside the tent... helps with breathing

Of course there is always this method

$50 paint job

I believe that one the forum memers here used to convert a certain Red NA to Black

J

Save your efforts at home unless you play with Acrylic paints only.

Something like this will fit your needs for primer and paint (use the 2mm nozzle for primer or metallics with huge flecks but don'e epect to high fill without clogging, you will need a bigger nozzle).

I have used acrylics at home to prep (undercoat and high fill). Then hired a booth and used my own gun for the finish, that way you get a great job and cheapest price. You would normally use your own overalls and breathing apparatus, booth hire approx $300/hr (you usually get way more time than that especially if you ldo the car at the end of the day and supply beer)

I. have been painting for 22 years and have my own company,please please dont do it yourself.get one of the guys to do a cashy that work at a paint shop, you will be more than happy with the results. try a tafe college as well as you only pay for the paint and you get great job,the paint today is very technical and very costly. so prep it yourself ,even paint the insides doors bonnet etc yourself but leave the outside to the pros

Thanks for the words of wisdom!

I do actually know a few mates who worked in crash shops and could get them to do some cashies but im more in it to learn it myself, so maybe i'll use them for tips, I've painted a few bumpers and skirts etc and have been extremely happy with the results.

I'm not respraying my actual car, but bodykit parts etc... but for the crucial outside...if i was to ever get a respray... i do agree i'd get a pro to do it!
But the smaller parts i can do pretty well, unlike larger panels theres alot less to worry about.

I've got all the respo gear and suit so I'll prob use a plastic sheet set up with some fans for ventilation.

The tafe course probably wouldnt be a bad option either.. i'll have to look into that some time perhaps with a different car.

I'll keep you posted on the progress , during and after its done, I'm glad its all whites to paint!

Cheers everyone!