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Landor
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 24 Mar 2016 : 21:37:46
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I know lots of you will have done, are doing and plan to do restoration on your boat deck and hull. I'm looking at getting a compressor to power a sander. Can anyone suggest any decent makes and what size tank will be adequate for sanding and spray painting?
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Deano
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Mar 2016 : 00:15:31
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From experience... the compressor you need is the one slightly more expensive than you can afford!!!
For spray painting, if you know what you are doing, you will know what equipment you need.... the fact you are asking points towards you needing to look at painting with a roller and brush.... you will get a far better finish with a roller and brush than you will with a spray system...... if, like me you are an amateur spray painter.
I have painted panels on classic cars using cellulose and a small spray system.... I achieved a far better and controlled finish on my boat using 2 pack International and a roller than I ever did on the car.
90% is preparation.... regardless of application method.
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
Freeman 32 "Liberty"
See the photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/54758027@N00/ |
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Landor
United Kingdom
46 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2016 : 07:28:11
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Thanks Dean,
I agree about the preparation that's why I want to get the best kit I can afford. There's so many options it's hard to know which to go for, especially when you're a novice
For the sanding and prep I was looking at getting a 50Ltr compressor but the more research I do it looks like a 100Ltr air compressor will be best. As you said, slightly more than can afford :-)
I had a look on your Flickr page and if that's the finish you got with a brush and roller it's way above what I thought possible. I'll take a look at the 2 pack International.
Thanks for your help!
Colin |
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stratford4528
United Kingdom
414 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2016 : 18:01:22
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| Its not the litres of air the tank holds its the cubic ft per minute that the compressor delivers. An air sander will use a lot of air but a spray gun probably 4 cfm. An electric sander is the best to use you never run out of air and have to wait until the compressor catches up. |
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white fox
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Mar 2016 : 18:16:49
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| having recently finished spraying my 29 foot Norman, I would also suggest roller and two pack, the boat next to me did it that way and it looked better than mine. |
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Landor
United Kingdom
46 Posts |
Posted - 25 Mar 2016 : 22:00:23
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Yes about the two pack, Deano mentioned it too.
So many orbital sanders to choose from too...
Can get confusing...
Thanks guys |
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stratford4528
United Kingdom
414 Posts |
Posted - 26 Mar 2016 : 09:36:10
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| Machine mart do a superb one Clarke Contractor Random Orbital Sander (230V) I have one and did my 32 with it plus many other jobs. |
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Sonny
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 Mar 2016 : 22:26:08
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I have just purchased 2 gallons of two pack epoxy to paint my 26ft boat,Grumpys toy from the waterline down after having a new keel fitted.
International paints worked out at nearly £100 for 2.5 ltrs but I found Jotun also do 2 pack with the same spec at £116 for 2 gallons plus two roller trays,5 rollers and a roller frame.
I estimate 2 ltr per coat but have bought 2 tins of diffrent colours (red and gray )so that alternate coats will show up any missed spots.
Enjoy the experience #128522; |
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Landor
United Kingdom
46 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2016 : 08:51:20
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Thanks guys.
I got a Bosch sander and will look at tge paint.
Great idea about the 2 colours.
I just need to get the correct ssanding discs (grit level etc.) And i'm booking out all next weekend.
Thanks everyone. |
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