Better to opt to rent a larger compressor for one time usage. Why? Because if you are right at your required cfm rating the compressor will be in a state of constantly running which generates heat. That heat will cause your air to be hot going into a cooler tank where it will CONDENSE and release water that can cause major issues in your paint job. For the above reason you should always have a water separator and have bled your tank prior to painting.
I wanted to watch this video 2 years ago. I spent a lot of time googling both in English and Japanese to figure out what air compressor I need to buy to paint my car.
Functionally operates just as it should ru-vid.comUgkxiiMg_x4gIWeXMWfBnDdRnME4qJUAva4w holds pressure perfectly when not in use. Glad one of the other reviews pointed out that the bottom pressure release valve was open; thought it was defective at first.
What an outstanding explanation regarding CFM (cubic ft.per min), as well as horsepower, and tank size. It definitely set specific criteria for novice painter such as myself. I'm using a LvLp R-500 spraygun instead so I have a bit of an advantage for my paint projects. Great job!
Perfect explanation for beginners. I almost just bought the portable pancake one today for the price and portability, but I'm glad I didn't. Now I'm looking for bigger. Thank you.
Great information! Thanks for making it easy to understand. I've recently started chainsaw carving, so I want a compressor that I can use for an airbrush, as an air gun, with a brad nailer, possibly a sander, and I'd like it to be able to handle a paint gun as well for finishing projects. Thanks for sharing this.😊👍
Hello sir, another question if I may... I saw a compressor to buy but there is no indication of what CFM it has.. The major specifications are as follows.. 2.5Hp, 115psi, 8bar, and oil lubricated.. What do you think is 8bar?? Thank you so much..
I am DIY lover, i have been looking for an air compressor for a long time but don't know what things to consider. This video helps me a lot! Thank you so much
Hullo Kid I really appreciate how you explain so much to us. Your attitude is very good. I like how you want to learn from others as well as share your opinions. Hope you keep doing more videos exactly this way - great work.
adjust the pressure cut off and cut in at the on off switch, change the safety valve at 170psi, adjust cut off pressure at around 140 psi to 150 psi, and cut in will be around 110 psi , so that will have enough air for spray, but need to take care the heat on the compressor, also need a water and oil filter.
Thank You for making this video and explaining so a first timer can understand it. Very helpful! One question if you have time. When you are painting and I will be using a 60 Gallon single stage compressor that meets the cfn of the spray gun. When the compressor does kick on while painting should I stop painting and let the compressor recharge? My first thought is to stop and let it catch up before going on. To give you an idea of my project I will be painting a 1967 Mustang Base paint and Clear Coat. I will be painting Hood,Front Fenders, Doors off the car and then tackle rest of the car. At least that’s the plan, any thoughts from you would be welcomed.
It’s a double edge sword. Stopping and letting it recharge air pressure can help keep spray pattern consistant but stopping and starting will lead to less consistant paint job. With your 60 gallon the pressure loss probably isn’t going to be a huge deal.
if you have a smaller tank and want to do hvlp is just cobble on a stronger pump and motor, because oddly enough unless you go well over 20 cfm a new stronger pump + motor is still far cheaper than a whole new 80+ gallon tank which of course usually come with stronger pumps and motors. that will work for just painting which lower pressure 20-30 psi means higher scfm but if you're needing to use sustained air tools better have like a 80+ gallon I wouldn't even bother with a 60
@@BulliKid You are welcome. I went to Harbor Freight today to get the gun and the compressor. The compressor is on sale for $149 and out of stock. I will hound them until I get one! You don't know how many guns and compressors you sold for them!
@@BulliKid My 10 -1/2 hp 120 gallon tank compressor broke down Right as I stated a paint job , I had the small compromise I hooked it into a 60 gallon tank Let it build up and spray the 1st coat By the time it was ready for the 2nd coat the compressor was built up again , and so on. I ended up painting 3 cars like that until I could get the big compressor fixed. It worked the small compressor hard But in the end it's about the tank volume.
WOW, exactly what I needed to know!! I am going to primer and paint parts of my vw beetle and this video was very informative! I think this size tank will do fine, for the trunk of my bug and the fan parts of the engine. Great video and really enjoyed that you explained everything, thank you, from California.
Amazing job! you not only explained the basics of paint gun and compressor required to operate, what I badly needed to learn but also went and added comparison of harbor freight compressors that a lot of us home DYIs would actually get their parts from. Thank you! you saved a lot of time on research and asking around!
The 40 psi # is a little deceptive. The gun needs 50 to 70 psi of line pressure, 40psi is at the aircap. So if the compressor can deliver 6 cfm at 40 it's going to be less than 6 cfm if you need a line pressure of 50 to 70psi. Also small home owner type compressors are not made to run continuously. They have a duty cycle of 50 or 70%. Which means out of 10 minutes they are meant to run no more than 5 or 7 minutes. If your compressor is oilless or direct drive oil lubricated it's duty cycle will be less than 100%. To run a gun continuously needing 6 cfm you should be looking at a compressor with oil lubricated pump that has at least 3.5 hp and a 30 gallon tank..
pressure not important gun need only 1-3 bar pressure,all normal comp, basic have make 8bar setting max. tank capasity have important have ower 50 liter normal hobby user. and use LVLP gun no need expensive too big comp, only what need know have air SCFM how much can make air.
I bought the Harbor Frieght 10 gal compressor couple years ago. I think it will be ok for my paint gun. Using to top coat my 83 FXWG Fenders and tanks.
Awesome bro I definitely needed this info I have a 10 gallon stark with a 3.5 hp motor so I should be okay I think I’ll try and paint a quarter at a time or something and let it recharge
Hey man love the way you answer all the questions out there, but in my country we don't use cfm we use litter Pur minutes so can you do a video on it or comment here i have a 360 lpm tank 8 bar 4 hp 2850 rpm please help me thanks adam.🙏🏼
any compressor that has no aftercooling is not intended for car painting period ! when the reserve tank becomes hot, water does not condensate in the tank but in the shop circuit and very often past all the filtration devices so it sputters right in the paint job. When you have a continuous duty as spray gun or pneumtic sander feeding, the compressor should have sufficient Oomph to refill the tank to the nominal pressure and have a break before restart. If you use a cheaper compressor, you should have at least a provision to take care of the condensate
This can be compensated against with these smaller compressors (red or black central pneumatic 21-29 gal)by lvlp guns & constant running scenario with the drain valve at the bottom open letting all the moisture drain from the tank. This is a little tougher on it but it can handle it providing its been maintained. Always use a desiccant dryer & inline filter with regulator.
Most of the compressors I look at here in the UK only list the CFM but not '@ 40psi' or whatever the pressure is that can be maintained. The other info is just max pressure like 8 bar and tank volume. Wouldn't know how to work this out but it seems a pretty important to know this spec.
I do appreciate the detailed explanation. Just bought a porter and cable pancake compressor. I'd like something that can be used for painting and staining as well as flooring. Be nice if I could buy one unit so I'll keep looking.
I will share you something trick...open your air filter housing and mount a air regulator then install back your air filter so you can get a clean air in tank.
I am returning the compressor today. I was even thinking about connecting an portable 11 gallon air tank but not good when moving around. Thank you again.
Victor Gutierrez I appreciate the comment! Seems to be a Good video and is starting to trend slowly. Glad I can help. I was confused when I was getting started myself.
@@BulliKid I am now in the same way as you before, but after I saw your video give more knowledge in how to pick an air compressor right know I already order a Husky 20gal 200 psi, I think is 5.0 CMP @40. I try to use it with the Purple HF air gun just to paint around the fence and nothing fancy. thank you and keep going with more videos.
Great video. Thank you! I am painting my bumper. I am going to try to do it with the spray cans. If successful, I will move up to the compressor for larger jobs. Really well done and very easy to listen to you.
Jeff Davidson glad i can help. I was lost myself and didn’t understand so I made the video to hopefully simply explain the information! Dont forget to like the video so it can reach more people.
Great video man. I'm trying to figure out the right compressor to sling texture on my walls and maybe even paint them along with painting the brick outside. Maybe I can find the right compressor for all of it.
I think if you have 60 litres tanks extra your 24l at 10 bar, you have 240l plus 600l, for paint all car is good 500l, spray gun use 170l/m!! 2 hp charge 180l/m!!!
Whats upp bro. Cool video. I have a question im looking into buying a spray with the following specifications : Air consumption 2.4 to 3.9 CFM @ 30 PSI Working pressure 28-45 PSI. Maximum pressure 60 PSI What size compressor do you recommend for this ??? Help. Pls thx. I will be using to paint a guitar.
If a lvlp for example the spray it 33000k needs 3.5 - 4.0 cfm @ 40 psi and for example a kobalt 26 gallon compressor can supply 5.5 cfm @ 40 psi it’s simple. could you paint a whole car?
LVLP gun have BEST hobby user in garage paint what paint all come perfect. i has paint 20 car my new LVLP gun and best than old shit de vilbiss HVLP gun. no newer can paint good before, new low volume gun have perfect. small compressor. you have super small comp if air come only 5,5 CFM normal cheap small comp have 7-9CFM air out.
@@BulliKid question, if im only gonna do a fender on my 04 yukon xl...can something like this handle that...not going for a pro look so it doesnt have to b perfect...thanks my man!
Lol cool video but kinda backwards The compressor decides what paint gun you can get and any experienced painter will tell you when you see the letters HVLP run that is not a good gun for anything but barns for home use with a small compressor you want LVLP these or HTE ( conventional ) spray guns use less air and provide a far better finish than HVLP
