just got a daily driver/project in September (1974 Stingray)
My first question of 3 is which tip size do I want for a touch up spray gun?
At this point in time I only have a pancake compressor (for a nail gun) to work with.
(the compressor won't handle a regular auto paint gun for more than a minute or two at a shot)
What I want is to fix the interior scratches and chips.
This is what I am thinking since I am almost a hobbyist.
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High volume low pressure technology applies paint with less force, this lets more paint stay on the surface and less bounce off into the air.
# Operating pressure 50 - 70PSI.
# Air consumption 1.6 - 4.0CFM.
# Compressor required 2 - 3HP.
# Nozzle size 0.8MM.
# Cup volume 125CC.
# Air inlet 1/4NPT.
# Meets New Environmental Regulations.
Link To The Gun
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Nozzles Included (qty.)
1
Required CFM
7 - 9
Air Inlet Size (in. NPT)
1/4
Nozzle Size (mm)
1.8
Paint Cup Size (oz.) 20 1/4 I am aware that this is a fairly big cup - but since it is gravity feed would a nail gun compressor push this well enough?
Paint Cup Material
Plastic
Link To The Gun
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These are the 3 I am considering with the understanding that once the dash and touch up is done - I probably won't use it for years ... if ever.
Second Question of 3 how do I touch up worn chrome edging on the dash and the directional vent parts?
I have not found a method which works well yet.
I have experimented on an old De Ville with touch-up silver paint from an auto parts store - it looked really terrible and blotchy!
Third Question of 3 anyone familiar with fiberglass who would allow me to pester?
This car has body repairs which are less than desirable and some may only need to be (in part) sanded down ... not certain.
Also - there seems to be some type of difference in fiberglass material used in repairs between the Vette's which are a few years older and my 1974.
... I really don't want to mess this up ... too much!