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I'm gonna get started on some body work soon. I plan to do everything myself, including some metal patching, priming, sanding, painting, etc. Can anyone recommend where to get a good set of inexpensive sanding blocks. How about a decent paint gun that will do a good job without breaking the bank? I've got a few old siphon guns that might work for the primer, but they're not gonna cut it when it comes time to spray some color. Any other things I may want to buy before tackling the body work? Thanks.
 
for sanding blocks I recommend the dura blocks. They don't run all that much and they come in lots of different shapes and sizes.
 
Sharpe Platinum guns are really good if you can find them. Not expensive, don't use a ton of air.

Astro evo 4014 is another low air gun that works nice.

The cheapo harbor freight guns work good for primer and surfacer. If it gets gummed up, you don't feel bad tossing it in the trash. I think I saw a coupon for those for like $9 on sale... talk about disposable.

You can spend some big $$$ on a gun.
 
Anything specific features I should look for in a gun? It's a little overwhelming looking at all of the ones out there when you can't tell one from another. I appreciate the help guys.
 
http://www.adjustflexsand.com/products.html

I use these sanding blocks. They work great!


I use SATA spray guns. They are a little bit more $, but they work excellent.

http://www.sata-gmbh.com/Produkte/Autolackierer/index.jsp

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on my first bodywork project I only used a bar sander, took me ages....

For the gun for primer i would just use a cheap gun, maybe with a 1.6 or 1.8 tip, then get a good devisibliss gun with i think bout a 1.2 tip in it for the thinner base and clear.:read2:
 
For the hobbiest I think the Astro Evo is a good gun. I found a package deal on eBay and got 2 for $150 (One with a 1.4 tip for topcoats, and one with a 1.8 tip, I use for epoxy and urethane primers). I bought another Cheep gun (was 20 bucks with shipping) It has a 2.0 tip, I got it for applying Polyester Primer.
For blocks, get some dura-blocks, they are priced good. My long block was like 25 bucks, and I got a round 11" block it was 6 bucks. My smaller blocks are no names I got from Harbor Freight. My air compressor is a 60 gallon Kobalt, I got from Lowes, it was $450, and I have been real happy with it so far.
As for materials I really recommend Idasa Sandpaper. Its good and cheep, a roll of self adhesive sandpaper runs anywhere from 11-18 bucks a roll (depending on grit). Thats about 1/3 the price of 3m. You can get it from eastwood, but it can be found cheaper from other sources on the net.

Check out these sites, tons of information....
http://autobodystore.com/forum/index.php
http://www.autobody101.com/forums/

And this site has awesome prices on supplies, you just have to have a 50 minimum order. They carry the Indasa paper, I was telling you about. They have great prices on there fillers, sandpapers, masking materials. There shipping is reasonable and quick.
http://www.smartshoppersinc.com/index.html

Here's the Astro Evo if you want to read about it....
http://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/...&Product_Code=APEVO4014-18&Category_Code=LESE

Good Luck and keep us posted on your progress, and show us pics:-D!!!!!!
Jason
 
cuda67bnl said:
What do you guys think about something like this? I've found the same kit for quite a bit less on other sites. Would these guns do the trick with a novice using them?
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/...UCT&iMainCat=523&iSubCat=524&iProductID=15988
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I was going to suggest that package. It's a good deal and the guns work well.

For sanding, I like these:
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This one was on Northern Tool's site, but you should be able to find one at other places too. Get one that will take regular long board paper. The paper wraps around the ends and clips in place.
 
New paint guns are HVLP, the better the gun, the less air it typically uses. Make sure your compressor can feed your gun, otherwise you end up with spotty jobs because your compressor keeps running out of air.
One alternative is a HVLP turbine setup, not cheap, but not a lot more than good quality guns. Tip Tools www.tptools.com sells nice ones that are reasonably priced, I've had mine for 10 years and I have been VERY satisfied with it.
 
MoparMikeo said:
New paint guns are HVLP, the better the gun, the less air it typically uses. Make sure your compressor can feed your gun, otherwise you end up with spotty jobs because your compressor keeps running out of air.
One alternative is a HVLP turbine setup, not cheap, but not a lot more than good quality guns. Tip Tools www.tptools.com sells nice ones that are reasonably priced, I've had mine for 10 years and I have been VERY satisfied with it.
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Turbine rules! Used them, they work great!
 
My new guns arrived today. I'll be trying one of them out next week with some primer. Hopefully I'll spray some color with the other one in another week or so.
 
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