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[quote="jerry"][quote="jc4me2"]Hey there, could you give me some info on the products you are shooting, as well as the gun?  I too am planning an engine comp repaint and was planning on just sanding it down and using the aerosol touch up paint.  Would it really be prudent to shoot it with a gun?  I have a good compressor and am willing to learn, I just wasn't sure that it would be worth the added cost.

Any help or advice would be great.  Thanks, Jordan[/quote]

my first choice for sealing CLEAN bare metal is epoxy sealer from DuPont.  unfortunately i used mine all up so i used my off-brand 2 part (typically referred to as 2K) high build primer/sealer with extra reducer added to thin it up.  i go over everything with a wax/silicone/oil remover prior to paint.  this step is essential to avoid fisheyes and bonding issues.

i will likely use a 2-stage paint to finish the job.  i will likely use a ready-made color that is closest to original.  colormatching in stages is not easy so i want a catalog color.

i use a gravity feed SATA gun for primer.  it is a great gun and i like it.  i use an ACCUSPRAY gun for everything else.  it is also nice but is on the big side and difficult to reach some areas sometimes.  my ACCUSPRAY runs off a turbine blower but i have an air compressor version too.  i use the Turbine sprayer when i want to do quick jobs without powering up my small compressor.  i have two water filters on my compressor and a disposable dessicator at the end of the hose.  very important to eliminate moisture.

i spent a fair bit on my sprayers and other bits but i figured i'd be doing at least a couple cars.

what's best for you depends on what you want for your car.  i considered spray cans for the engine bay and i'm sure it would look fine if done with care, but i figured since i already had the equipment, why skimp.[/quote]

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