Rattle can or spray gun?!

Post by **bluemoggie1970** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:22 pm

Hi guys.

Sorry if this has been covered before, but I'm looking to respray the wings on my traveller but don't know what best to use....a spray can OR spray gun (using thinned cellulose)?

What do you think? Can you get a professional finish with a can?

Post by **MoggyTech** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:11 pm

The rattle cans as sold by ESM and the like are actually very good. Spray pattern is close to a spray gun. At about £11 a go they are not cheap though. HVLP spray guns are cheap, and easy to use with a little practice.

Be sure to use a suitable mask, and take proper fire precautions. The beauty of celly paint, is it can be wet sanded to remove any imperfections. You may want to wait for warmer weather though, unless you have a garage heated by a source that wont ignite the paint fumes.

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:20 pm

bluemoggie1970 wrote:Can you get a professional finish with a can?

I'd say you could get a decent enough finish for a daily driver but I doubt you'd be winning any competitions. However, the MOST important part is the preparation....

Post by **bluemoggie1970** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:35 pm

Very true. Thanks for advice chaps!

Post by **jonathon** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:05 pm

I'd just add , if spraying celly ontop of original paint (Celly) then watch for it blistering. The thinners in the spray can , can re activate the original paint. Better to strip the wing , prime and then top coat. Use light coats to biuld up to a top coat, can take 6-9 coats depending on the colour.
Make sure that the panel you are spraying is totally dry and if you can warm it up first as with the paint. As mentioned spray in the warm and keep the garage ? warm for atleat 8 hours after spraying this will reduce the problem of moisture absorbtion and possible 'micro blistering'.
If Santa is good to you, then a wing primed and 2K painted by a pro bodyshop would cost in the region of £130. plus vat

Post by **bluemoggie1970** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:23 pm

Ok thanks Jonathan, just a quick question, how should I warm it?

Post by **8009STEVE** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:36 pm

With a heater?

Post by **jonathon** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:57 pm

Try and use a dry heat, as some heaters create moisture.

Post by **MoggyTech** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:22 pm

Best heaters are the sealed quartz units as used by a lot of bodyshops.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:11 pm

But- make sure any heater used doesn't have an element at high enough temperature to ignite the vapours! Good tip is to warm the can in bucket of v hot water before use - and of course rattle it well. many thin coats is the way to go - you CAN get a perfectly satisfactory finish with good rattle cans - just keep cleaning the nozzle - and keep re-warming the can.

Post by **billlobban** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:19 am

Noce to see you back again Jonathon - Merry Christmas

Post by **bluemoggie1970** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:16 pm

Thanks guys I will do as above. Your help is much appreciated!

Post by **mrbenn** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:10 pm

There is a chap in this area with a Triumph Vitesse, sprayed himself with spray cans. Finish is superb! From memory, and I could be wrong, it took 25-30 cans to do.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:31 pm

" sprayed himself with spray cans " - like - in Goldfinger ?

Post by **mrbenn** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:37 pm

Ha, whoops!

He didn't leave a small area of bodywork blank either IIRC...

Post by **MoggyTech** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:19 pm

Good to see the sense of humor is still alive and kicking.
There is a Mark One Jag I frequently see at South Queensferry. It has been painted by hand, with brush and coach paint. The finish is stunning, and rock hard. Painted with 'Tornol' many moons ago, and still looks like new.

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