HVLP Turbine or Compressor

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60Vette

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The more that I study the intricacies of painting fiberglass, the more confused that I get. I am now attempting to understand which method is better for painting fiberglass, turbine or compressor. I have been told and read that if I use a compressor, that the compressor must deliver a minimum of 15 cfm at 40psi. A compressor that produces that airflow seems to cost a minimum of $800-$900.

I have found turbine systems that supposedly deliver a good quantity of paint at 4psi and are considerably less expensive.

I am only going to paint one car and probably some parts from time to time.

Would someone please tell what I need before I spend a lot of money unneccessarily?

Thank you.
 
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nzgrip

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It would come down to the air consumption of the gun you use, check the specs for your gun then you'll know how big a compressor you will need.
 
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nzgrip

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Don't know much about the turbine systems but if you get one all you'll be doing with it is spraying, with a compressor you can spray, use air tools, blow things down, pump up your tyres etc etc. I'd go with the compressor personally.
 
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60Vette

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I already have a compressor, but I am concerned that it does not put out the appropriate cfm. The compressors that do put out the appropriate flow are very expensive. The turbine systems seem to accomplish that at a much lower cost.

I do not know anything about turbine systems and am trying to determine if that system is a viable alternative for someone like me, who will probably only paint a few times a year.
 
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tman

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GO TURBINE! I have a paint booth with a 60 gal, 2 stage compressor, it cost about $1600, great for anything I need air for, but for a lot of spraying, I have to deal with moisture in the air, so the water removal system cost $2000.
Then I researched the turbin systems, and bought one of the top line, it also supplies fresh breathable air to my paint suit. This is without a doubt, THE WAY TO GO. No moisture problems, the special gun has an air tip and cap for any paint / clear combo out there. Perfect clearcoat every time, no more oragne peel, not worrying about the correct air pressure, or fluid control. If you can afford a good set up, it will make you want to paint more than just one car.
 
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hpw1

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60Vette said:
The more that I study the intricacies of painting fiberglass, the more confused that I get. I am now attempting to understand which method is better for painting fiberglass, turbine or compressor. I have been told and read that if I use a compressor, that the compressor must deliver a minimum of 15 cfm at 40psi. A compressor that produces that airflow seems to cost a minimum of $800-$900.

I have found turbine systems that supposedly deliver a good quantity of paint at 4psi and are considerably less expensive.

I am only going to paint one car and probably some parts from time to time.

Would someone please tell what I need before I spend a lot of money unneccessarily?

Thank you.
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You said you are going to paint 1 car? I know I will get some laughs but I have the HVLP turbine from Harbor Freight and the thing lays an awesome finish down. I'm going to try and post a youtube video of me using it today and you can see the results. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=44677. If you have the money to spend (I didn't so that is why I got it) go ahead and invest in a 300-500 system. You don't have to worry with moisture,oil or cfm as it is a self contained unit.

edited to add, here is 10pages of posts on this system http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=174540
 
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