carrots 1 Posted January 15, 2015 I've been looking at small compressor s on eBay.I want to spray under the bonnet on the corrado.has anyone bought one . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) You need to buy a compressor to suit the air needs of the gun being used, the gun will be rated used at a certain pressure (PSI) and cubic foot per minute (CFM) and you'll need some capacity in reserve otherwise you'll be waiting for the pressure to build up all the time. Most new guns will be the HVLP type - High Volume Low Pressure needing a high CFM from the compressor. My advice is to ask sellers for their advice. I have a 150 psi, 9 CFM, with a 150L tank (its 30 years old) and that can struggle using tools with a high CFM rating, you basically have to down tools until the pump cuts out and you have full capacity before you can go again. Edited January 15, 2015 by Dox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted January 15, 2015 The one I was looking at on eBay is 50ltr v twin 14cfm 116psi ,I thought it should be ok for the back of bonnet and slam panel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted January 15, 2015 The one I was looking at on eBay is 50ltr v twin 14cfm 116psi ,I thought it should be ok for the back of bonnet and slam panel Whats the gun rated at? What other air tools would you like to use with it in the future? Choose carefully with any future purchases in mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted January 16, 2015 I think the only tools would be a spray gun and maybe a da sander if it would run it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted January 16, 2015 I think the only tools would be a spray gun and maybe a da sander if it would run it Do you already have a spray gun, if not I have one + spares collecting dust on top of my wardrobe. It is a DeVilbiss one, used for one afternoons training session only. Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted January 16, 2015 I've got a mini hvlp gun.it's only a £10 thing but should be fine for small jobs.how much do you want Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted January 16, 2015 It is a professional quality compliant HVLP gun, so looking for around £100 > £125 delivered. Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted January 16, 2015 The one I was looking at on eBay is 50ltr v twin 14cfm 116psi ,I thought it should be ok for the back of bonnet and slam panel that's pretty good TBH, 14cfm should power most things, you wont get a lot higher on single phase electric anyway, small respray job wont need completely continuous full air as you'll do small strokes and stop the full air use each one (trigger right in and spraying paint), my 100L 14cfm runs a large HVLP gun fine, 100L just means you have a little more buffer before the pump switches on, it's the cfm that's more important for running continuous tools like guns and sanders etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted January 16, 2015 I will most prob only use it a few times I bet,seen a 7 cfm 50ltr for under £100 aswell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted January 16, 2015 With spray guns do you need a filter setup as well to remove moisture? I got a compressor from work, but have no idea about it, must find some instructions for it as it says it needs oil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 16, 2015 I would Jim. Moisture is paints worst enemy when spraying, and water traps cost literally a couple of quid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted January 16, 2015 I bought a water trap off ebay about £6 .just need a compressor now lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
