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Spray painting

  • 20-11-2020 10:58am
    #1
    Grueller
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    Hi Folks,

    I am a fairly enthusiastic hobby woodworker but my finishing lets me down on cheaper materials such as MDF. I have a compressor from the day job, a respirator and loads of space to spray safely. I have sprayed projects before with a result that is about 80% as good as a pro. I would love to improve on this aspect but am struggling to find tips or tutorials. Has anyone any links to good online tutorials on prep, mixing paint, gun setup and technique?

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    chillyspoon
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    Peter Millard's spraying playlist is excellent. He compares and contrast budget and high end guns, as well as showing ways of masking, building a mobile booth etc.

    https://www.youtube.com/c/PeterMillard/playlists


  • #3
    recipio
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    I'd have a look at 'Spray finishing made simple' by Jeff Jewitt. Its a book and dvd. They give all the basic options and are naturally a little biased towards American products.
    I have to say I once bought an Apollo HVLP compressor at a show and found it useless. Most finishes had an 'orange peel' finish from poor atomization of the varnish/ paint I now use a regular high pressure spray and it is the bee's knees.
    Having a dedicated space would be ideal but www.rockler.com in the US will sell you a pop up tent structure which would get you started.


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