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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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New Painter help please?

Okay, so here's the deal, i want to teach myself how to paint cars and rims. With that being said though, Im only a senior in high school so i have limited cash flow. I need the exact things i need, not suggestions. Links would be preferred. What is the best compressor? Best guns to use? Tutorial video? etc Thank you!
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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Unfortunately everyone has there own preferences. For what you asked I believe that the above link is a great place to start and even better it is all in one place. This may not be the best but is better than most places to have good quality equipment and supplies.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Re: New Painter help please?

main thing is make sure every single edge is scuffed so you get good adhesion and try to get a gun that has good atomization...a SATA gun is the best and a cheap one of those is about $200. WELL WORTH PRICE!!
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