whats a verry good compressor .once and for all

[airbrushingferret]

after i get to florida i would like to once and for all get a decent compressor i was thinking of the ca airtools compressor but i am wondering if it could keep up with a gun used for clear coating as well i think they make a larger model but i want the thing to be quiet when i plug it in the first time and next year when i am still using it . i was thinking of also the largeer models of the iwate compressor but i am afraid itl be the same as what i have now only with an extra piston any suggestions .

 

[wmlepage]

I believe the 1hp compressor runs 60-70 db, the 2hp models are under 80db. Thats about as good as it gets.

A 6310 CAT compressor, 6.3 gal, 1hp, should for very short bursts run a touchup gun. Or if you had say a eclipseG6 or similar. Anything much larger really needs a larger compressor and a much larger tank.

Yes you can do it for small objects like controllers and helmets, a bike not so much, my 20gal compressor ran a lot painting my bike.

I would go with the CAT 1hp model in whatever tank size makes sense to you. Personally that would wither be the 3 gal or 4.6 gal. For me its a size thing. The 6.3 is a bit physically big for my space. But i al also looking at it as I could run a nail gun with it if I needed to .


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[airbrushingferret]

i think the cat is the way to go its moms house i can get a large tank for certain projects if needed

 

[wmlepage]

It is definitely the brand I am considering, if my home built silent ever dies, that and a sil-air if I can afford it.


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[HCP-draggin]

Find what detail spray gun you would like to use, and see what it's CFM requirements are. Then, double that, and look for a compressor rated for that. (if the mini-hvlp uses 4 cfm, get a compressor rated for at least 8 cfm. Or, at a minimum, 6 cfm).

The Asturo 878WB mini-gun is rated at 3 cfm, which is the lowest I remember seeing anywhere. I also like mine so much I passed on a SATA Minijet and bought a second one. The 1.2 tip works great for clear (the 1.0 works well, too, but works best if you over-reduce VERY slightly). Asturo Low Air Spray Gun

As far as compressors, I've had a 2hp, 5 gallon Harbor Freight twin tank that lasted me several years of airbrush and mini-gun duty, and is still kicking running nail guns for my brothers construction company. And, I've seen plenty of people who dropped a lot of extra money for a name brand only to have a ton of problems.

My general rules for buying compressors are
-get one bigger than what you think you'll ever need. At worst, you under-use the compressors capacity and extend the life of the compressor.
-stay far, far away from "oilless" compressors. They're loud as hell, run hot, pump a bunch of moisture into your lines, are inefficient, and don't last long with regular use.
-Buy American if possible. They tend to come with better warranties. With a cheaper, Chinese compressor, you might get one like my HF compressor that is indestructable, or you might get a POS out of the box.

Like most things in life, the more you can spend up front, the less likely you are to have issues later on.

 

[airbrushingferret]

so you recon the ca air tools compressor is not a good idea. I want something thats not going to break the bank and i dont want to buy something thats not going to hold up i can buy a home depot compresor eith a 20 gallon tank for clearing and large project during day light . Aand have a two banger iwata for painting portraits at night when mom is sleeping. i just dont want another aspire 910 its not good for some one who paints as much as me

 

[Melbee]

so you recon the ca air tools compressor is not a good idea. I want something thats not going to break the bank and i dont want to buy something thats not going to hold up i can buy a home depot compresor eith a 20 gallon tank for clearing and large project during day light . Aand have a two banger iwata for painting portraits at night when mom is sleeping. i just dont want another aspire 910 its not good for some one who paints as much as me

Hi ferret, I was thinking on exactly the same lines as you on this situation. I think this could be the best situation for you, to have a big powerful compressor that you use for the bigger airguns/airbrushes which you use in the shed/garage in the day, although I'd still try and get a quieter one. Then for inside the house get an oil-filled Silent compressor that you can use as night and not disturb anyone's sleep and I mean really quiet like 30-40dB. Remember at night noise travels much further and sounds a lot louder because during the day there are other noises that drown out other sounds. So 60dB in the day will seem a lot quieter than it does at night.
Cheers Mel

 

[wmlepage]

I still think the CAT compressor is a good option for an Indoor unit, 1 hp 3-4.6 gal size, your choice. These will run an eclipse g6 or an HP-TH, but would not try it with an actual spray gun.

Totally agree a larger unit for larger spray jobs. I have a 20 gal in my garage. It's loud as hell, oil less compressor. It's over 20 years old and works like a champ. It's painted an old Ford truck with a conventional spray gun and my motorcycle with a 1.0 Kobalt HVLP touch up gun. Definitely works hard doing it. At least a 30 gal compressor for up running a spray gun would be nice, preferably a 60 gal with a oil lubricated compressor, that is my dream, just a bit big for my garage unless I rearrange a lot. Not really needed either at this time.

Like HCP was saying , look for low CFM use spray guns, I actually bought a Spray -it LVLP, it uses less CFM then my mini HVLP . The cheap spray guns out there are usually air pigs.



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[airbrushingferret]

i still like the idea f the ca air tool . for the most part i will just gbe dingsmall work like portraits and if i want t clear my lap top or trek bicycle i can use a small gun probably get by with the infinity and the .6 or just use the 2 part cans