Paint question

[galeo7171]

I'm going to repaint my m1009. I don't have access to an air compressor so I'm thinking about ordering the 383 carc substitute in spray cans from Rapco. Is it possible to make it look half way decent? Will it look a lot worse because I'm using spray cans instead of an air compressor?

 

[319]

What about an electric sprayer like the Wagner? Anyone use one of those?
I don't think you could get consistant coverage with a spray can.

 

[wsucougarx]

I do not have an air compressor. Could I use the emergency glad hand off the back of my deuce to paint the truck? Is the air pressure high enough? Please advise

 

[ida34]

It is not a question of high enough pressure. Most air paint guns use lower input pressure than the compressor pressure. The big problem is volume. I would say the deuce air system would not provide enough CFM to properly paint with.

 

[wsucougarx]

Re: RE: Paint question

It is not a question of high enough pressure. Most air paint guns use lower input pressure than the compressor pressure. The big problem is volume. I would say the deuce air system would not provide enough CFM to properly paint with.

Thanks

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Is Rapco spray paint real good?

 

[319]

Even if it did have the pressure and volumne, other issues such as running the truck to keep up the PSI & CFM will cause exhaust particles in the wet paint, and, is the air system completely free of moisture and oil?
Small compressors should not be expensive to rent, just make sure you get one suitable for the gun you're going to use.

 

[msoumas]

There is a guy who sells real CARC, in black, on eBay. Unfortunately, he lives in PA and won't ship the paint.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

There are a few guys on this site that sell CARC and will ship it

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Do your research though, some of them have gotten so-so reviews. Others have great reviews.

 

[desertfoto]

I am using Krylon flat khaki, in the spray can, does that make me a bad person?

 

[AJMBLAZER]

I've used their camo flat black. Matches the CARC flat black nicely.

 

[msoumas]

There are a few guys on this site that sell CARC and will ship it

Names?

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Do a search. This was discussed fairly recently in the conversations forum and various vendors for it were discussed along with their merits.