Found a very good guide for anybody thinking of doing diy painting/restoration so thought I would share it
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/spray-painting.htm
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Pronbably the UK's most famous welding and painting site 
But definitely a good link
But definitely a good link
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Good site overall, good forum as well.
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Very good site! Forum is good with lots of helpful people!
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redcar
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Nice forum!Andeep wrote:Very good site! Forum is good with lots of helpful people!
Lots of info there. Must be lots of different techniques as well.
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Thanks for that!
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The only thing i can add to that is DON'T TAKE THE SAFETY INFO LIGHTLY.
I know two people with iscocyanate problems and it's not pretty.
I know two people with iscocyanate problems and it's not pretty.
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redcar
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Absolutely. I agree with the safety aspect, especially spraying 2k paint. Don't underestimate it's toxicity!HairyScreech wrote:The only thing i can add to that is DON'T TAKE THE SAFETY INFO LIGHTLY.
I know two people with iscocyanate problems and it's not pretty.
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I like the set up hes got with the 2 compressors running in parallel and dead legs for draining moisture.