Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Paints, topsides and bottom and Gelcoat Topics => Topic started by: love2fish on June 12, 2011, 08:09:55 PM
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Is it possible to roll & tip awlgrip? or can you only spray it?
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here is some info on that....
http://www.ehow.com/how_8030044_roll-ti ... paint.html (http://www.ehow.com/how_8030044_roll-tip-awlgrip-paint.html) :salut:
just google it ...lots of info out there :salut:
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SPRAY IT! If you have ever painted before, it's an easy product to apply. Roll and tipping may work, but it's a ton more effort.
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What size compressor do I need? I have a pancake compressor here in tampa,(would that be enough?) and have access to an 80gal tank I can bring over from the east coast.
Last night I was on the awlgrip website and it calculated I'd need 1 gallon and 2 qts to paint the gunwales. I stopped by Shaeffer today and they said I'd only need 2qts- and I'd probably have some left over...
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You can never have enough air! I would think at least a 5 hp or a 7.5 a 10 horse would be the real deal. Don't even bother with the pancake, my Sata gun would drain that thing in about 5 seconds. It can be done with a smaller compressor, but you have to find the right gun for the amount of SCFM the compressor will put out. Don't worry about the pressure too much as most decent guns will spray okay with only about 40-50 PSI. The main thing needed is air flow, not pressure! If you decide to spray most coatings require at least 10 - 20 CFM.
Having to purchase a new setup so you can spray is a decision only you can make. In addition to the gun, compressor, fittings and couplers, you would also need a decent water separator setup at least 25 feet from the compressor so the air can cool down and the separator can do its job.
The good thing is once you have a setup like this you can use it for all kinds of projects.
My .02
Oh and I agree with Rich that a good sprayed paint job can't be beat!
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Spray it
the outside of my 22flatback took 3qts and its on there way thick
Capt Matt
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Yeah, a pancake will not do it, especially if you're shooting an HVLP gun.