carlosnelson Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I was wondering if I would be able to use a Electric Airless Paint Sprayer when spraying my finish on my guitar? What would be the dis-advantages of using this option. Thank U In Advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticraft Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I dont know for sure, but I would imagine you want get as good a finish as using a compressor and spray gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 The airless set ups are designed for house paints. Latex, Oil based enamels and such. Those paints are THICK! You wouldn't want to use that type of paint on a guitar body! Look into getting an adjustable pattern touch up automotive gun and a small compressor. You'll like it much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fookgub Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 My understanding is that the airless guns don't atomize the paint as finely, so you could have problems with uneven application and bad orange peel. Stick to a regular air-powered gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I have done it, but with enamel laquer... old school auto paint. but those guns spray too thick. So be prepared for a lot of sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSm Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I have done it, but with enamel laquer... old school auto paint. but those guns spray too thick. So be prepared for a lot of sanding. IIRC you can buy a fine spraying system...but you would need to very careful about what you sprayed in an electric device. Read the data on Flash Point different for every substance - the temp at which an explosive mixture forms in air. I reckon waterbased lacquers etc like Colortone from StewMac or KTM-9 from LMII should go well if the fine spray system does the job in the other respects mentioned. I would NOT spray Nitrocellulose or ethanol based lacquers in an electric device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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