I've still got a bit more work to do on sanding and filling my Rocky & Bullwinkle cabinet up but i'm rapidly approaching the time when I should be able to get started on the respray.
The original plan was to use rattle cans but having priced up the cost for these and given that i'm painting both the interior and the exterior of the cab it seemed to make more sense to invest the cash in a compressor and spray gun setup. Once i've done the job I can either sell it on or keep hold of it for any other work I might need to do in future. Either way the cost difference between buying a cheap-ish compressor or using rattle cans isn't actually that much.
I've been trawling around on eBay a little and have found this setup which looks like it might be and option but i'd appreciate feedback from those 'in the know'.
Here's what i've found: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wolf-Siou...016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item565c5fa710
And here's a big fat list of questions that immediately come to mind:
1. It's been mentioned that I should sand the cabinet back with various grades of paper up to 600 grit using a ROS. The cabinet has to be mirror smooth, particularly in areas where the decals will be applied. But - what's the recommendation regarding sanding BETWEEN coats of paint? Should I do it? What grit should I be using? Do I just give it a quick going over with the ROS to make sure it's smooth before moving onto the next coat? Once sanded do I wipe it over with something to get rid of any dust before resuming painting? Any clue on times to leave between coats?
2. I've read a bit about HPLV guns. Is this something I should definately be doing or would the ones supplied with the above compressor (which aren't HPLV) be suitable?
3. What's the best type of paint to use for the job?
4. Any need to apply anything else over the paint to protect it once i've put on the required number of coats?
The advice i've read over and over again seems to be consistent and the main rule i've been told to follow is to apply many light coats as doing this will remove the risk of getting runs in the paint. The compressor i've selected has a fair size air tank on it so this would hopefully ensure a consistent flow of air, but i've been advised to watch the pressure gauge and if it drops off to 'wait' for the compressor to catch up. Naturally before taking the paint gun to the cabinet i'll do some trial runs using spare timber that i've got lying around at home.
So people, give me some feedback and words of encouragement please. ;-)
The original plan was to use rattle cans but having priced up the cost for these and given that i'm painting both the interior and the exterior of the cab it seemed to make more sense to invest the cash in a compressor and spray gun setup. Once i've done the job I can either sell it on or keep hold of it for any other work I might need to do in future. Either way the cost difference between buying a cheap-ish compressor or using rattle cans isn't actually that much.
I've been trawling around on eBay a little and have found this setup which looks like it might be and option but i'd appreciate feedback from those 'in the know'.
Here's what i've found: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wolf-Siou...016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item565c5fa710
And here's a big fat list of questions that immediately come to mind:
1. It's been mentioned that I should sand the cabinet back with various grades of paper up to 600 grit using a ROS. The cabinet has to be mirror smooth, particularly in areas where the decals will be applied. But - what's the recommendation regarding sanding BETWEEN coats of paint? Should I do it? What grit should I be using? Do I just give it a quick going over with the ROS to make sure it's smooth before moving onto the next coat? Once sanded do I wipe it over with something to get rid of any dust before resuming painting? Any clue on times to leave between coats?
2. I've read a bit about HPLV guns. Is this something I should definately be doing or would the ones supplied with the above compressor (which aren't HPLV) be suitable?
3. What's the best type of paint to use for the job?
4. Any need to apply anything else over the paint to protect it once i've put on the required number of coats?
The advice i've read over and over again seems to be consistent and the main rule i've been told to follow is to apply many light coats as doing this will remove the risk of getting runs in the paint. The compressor i've selected has a fair size air tank on it so this would hopefully ensure a consistent flow of air, but i've been advised to watch the pressure gauge and if it drops off to 'wait' for the compressor to catch up. Naturally before taking the paint gun to the cabinet i'll do some trial runs using spare timber that i've got lying around at home.
So people, give me some feedback and words of encouragement please. ;-)
