Thread: Compressor help

Hi everyone i'm planning to buy a new compressor but i'm not sure which brand and model to go to.....and can you give me an idea of the kind of compressor specification for using auto paint and what is the minimum recommended PSI for such paint. I am using IWATA bcs 2001 for my airbrush...


Thank you
Julz7ven

You shouls always buy a bigger compressor than you need presently so you have room to expand
Are you going to clear coat?

30 gallon tank 5 horse compress minium-- Lowes, Sears, Home Depot

Don,
Thanks for the quick reply, Yes i'm going for clear coat too and what about the minimum PSI recommended for using auto paint as i'm a newbie in air brushing....would appreciate your help....

Regards
Julz7ven

If your going to clear you'll need at least that size compressor, the bigger the better along with the regulator, moisture traps.
The spray gun you buy for clearing should come with recommendations on compressor, psi, etc.
ever auto paint manufacture has tech sheets for their products PSI should be on those tech sheets.
With House of Kolor base kolors I over reduce them by 50 to 60% with slow reducer for airbrushing.
Hope that helps, have fun....

Thanks a lot Don,
I would also like your expert opinion on this compressor Iwata Power Jet Pro IS-975 Dual Piston Compressor for the use of auto paint and its pros and cons.

Regards
Julz7ven

You are not going to clear coat anything with that compressor which you said you where going to be doing.

I custom paint helmets for a living I bought my compressor at Sears 5 horse, 30 gallon tank.

Thank you,
I appreciate you help, do you think its good enough for airbrushing auto paint only, as for clear coat you suggested 5 horse, 30 gallon tank compressor, can you give me the model no or its brand name and also how much would it cost?

with regards
Julz7ven

"do you think its good enough for airbrushing auto paint only"
I have not used one personally so I can't give you first hand advice on that sorry...

Look locally for the bigger compressor as I'm unsure what is available where you live.
Have fun and look forward to checking out your work once you get going..

Hi,
I'm sorry i have too many question to ask .I mean is it good for airbrushing auto paint, what about the iwata TC-20T compressor....any idea or suggestion?

with regards
Julz7ven

I haven't personally used either of those compressors so it won't be right for me comment on either of them.
I just don't feel comfortable offering suggesting on something I have not used personally and have not first hand knowledge of.
The only Iwata compressor I have owned, used was a Great White and I won't buy another one...

I can only tell what Iwata marketing, advertising says.