Super Cheap Compressor

**skelstar** · 11th January 2008, 14:49

Hey, Super Cheap are selling a 40lt 2.5HP compressor that puts out 112 L/m (I think) + 20m hose for $140. Would this be OK for spray painting?

**TKDSKIP** · 11th January 2008, 15:23

The S/C compressor is only 112 litres per minute. To spray a reasonable area I have been told you need double that, but it may depend on how much painting you have to do.

**banditrider** · 11th January 2008, 16:57

When I bought my one (similar specs) from Mitre10 the girl who sold it to be said that they do not recommend them for spray painting. Fine for pumping up the bike's tyres though.

And that's exhausted my knowledge of compressors...

**Dealer** · 11th January 2008, 17:09

spray painting requires a constant flow of air, which means your supercheap compressor will be running hard out trying to keep up. the cheaper compressors dont like this, so if you do buy it, i would recommend spraying small areas at a time, or you will burn it out pretty quick. another thing you can do is install an extra tank, most commonly made from old LPG cylinders. this will allow you to spray longer before the compressor kicks in.

**T.W.R** · 11th January 2008, 17:11

Free air delivery is the important factor when considering compressors for spraying and tank capacity of 16cfm or more

**Paul in NZ** · 11th January 2008, 17:54

Depends what you are painting and what paint you are using...

a car - erm - nope...

a bike tank in cheapo laquer - no sweat.... piss in, just use a low pressure gun (I use a touch up one)

**cowpoos** · 11th January 2008, 19:11

probally not Sean...for exact details of what to get PM mr me... you need a constant volume at constant pressure...that cheap compressers do not achieve!!

**crazefox** · 11th January 2008, 19:36

Originally Posted by cowpoos

probally not Sean...for exact details of what to get PM mr me... you need a constant volume at constant pressure...that cheap compressers do not achieve!!

Na man they are shit.If you want to paint anything mate you are more than welcome too come to my place and use my gear

**cowpoos** · 11th January 2008, 22:00

Originally Posted by crazefox

Na man they are shit.If you want to paint anything mate you are more than welcome too come to my place and use my gear

or crazyfox....

**skelstar** · 11th January 2008, 23:11

Cheers guys. Yeah for my Dad who already has a paint gun, but needs a comp. Will recommend something else.

**Madness** · 11th January 2008, 23:14

Originally Posted by skelstar

Cheers guys. Yeah for my Dad who already has a paint gun, but needs a comp. Will recommend something else.

12 - 15 cfm true free delivery is a minimum entry size for spraypainting. This is a good buy for the current price, providing is aint knackered of course.

**What?** · 12th January 2008, 09:07

Originally Posted by skelstar

Hey, Super Cheap are selling a...

Super Cheap in every sense. Like most of what they sell.

**Ixion** · 12th January 2008, 14:35

On a related topic. Can anyone tell me where (if anywhere) one can obtain nowadays nitrocellulose spraying lacquer ("Duco").

Why is that that the simplest , most basic workshop essentials seem impossible to procure nowdays.

**Skunk** · 12th January 2008, 14:55

I've got one of these Spitfire 12.50's and I'd say it is marginal if you want to spray continuously. Not that I've tried mind you. But I'd say that's the minimum.