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SELECTING AND USING A PAINT

GUN FOR AUTOMOTIVE

REFINISHING

This    painter is  using   a   pressure-pot    system. Pressure    pots    are great

for really  large   projects,   but are usually overkill    in  automotive

projects,   even    a   full-size   car such    as  this    1964    Ford    Galaxie.    The

long    hoses   can be  a   challenge   to  clean,  but are worth   it  on  large

jobs.

Story and photos by Tim Garrett

aint is probably the first feature people immediately notice on a
vintage vehicle. In order to get the best paint results, it is necessary
to have the right tools for the job. There are a number of paint spray gun
types on the market and in this article we’ll describe the styles and their
uses to the hobbyist.
One of the things to take into account when selecting a paint gun is
the type of material that will be going through it. It’s important to have
separate guns for primers and colors. Primer is thicker than paint and
requires a larger tip size to get the proper film build. Regular build