Mixing Paint for spray gun

FloridaFJ80 · 03-30-07, 10:08 AM

I have a paint gun that came with my Air Compressor.. I want to paint the undercarriage of my 80 with some black paint: i wanted to know what I needed to do this, also how I would mix the paint, and any techniques on doing it correctly. This would be my first time painting with this gun. I am used to using the rattle can approach, but for this project i would like to use the spray gun...... Thanks

Texx · 03-30-07, 01:34 PM

Each brand/type of paint has it's own mixture. Your paint supplier can answer all thoes mixing questions. As long as you have a gun with two adjusments, one for width of pattern, and one for flow rate, just adjust it where you're happy. Try a throw away piece of cardboard or the like first.

Isotel · 03-30-07, 03:57 PM

This stuff comes premixed

i dont see the need for a spray gun on the bottom of your truck

Pytbool · 03-30-07, 07:45 PM

I use Rustoleum in a gun. Way faster!!!!!

FloridaFJ80 · 03-31-07, 08:21 PM

do they sell rustoleum paint... ????? that i can use with the gun????

FL cruiser · 04-02-07, 11:38 AM

You can buy Rustoleum at Home Depot for $8 a quart or just over $20 a gallon. Mixed with enamel reducer it can be sprayed though your paint gun.
For cheap paint, I like Krylon too. Drys faster. Costs about the same as Rustoleum. Needs to be thinned with laquer thinner. I found it at a hardware store.
If your budget allows and you want to use automotive grade paint, look for a single stage urethane with hardener. A generic will cost you around $50 a quart with hardner though.

FloridaFJ80 · 04-02-07, 01:20 PM

I will be checking out the rustoleum paint at home depot, is there a special mix for this with the enamel reducer???? I would like to use the spray gun... I think a quart would be enough for just the undercarriage.. or would i need more???

FL cruiser · 04-03-07, 06:28 AM

I'm not sure what the mixing ratio is. Not sure the label says either. You might have to experiment. Just keep adding reducer until it the spray quits spattering, but not too much to where it runs easy.
I only tried spraying Rustoleum twice. It stayed sticky forever and took days to dry. It could have been that cheap thinner was to blame. So if your at Home Depot and have a choice between mineral spirits and a good grade enamel reducer, get the better grade. A quart should be enough.
Maybe someone that sprays alot with Rustoleum can give better advice.

Steve

FloridaFJ80 · 04-03-07, 09:09 PM

Thanks steve for the advice... I appreciate it... Will be checking it out when i get to home depot.

03-30-07, 10:08 AM	#1
FloridaFJ80 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cartagena, Colombia Posts: 541	Mixing Paint for spray gun I have a paint gun that came with my Air Compressor.. I want to paint the undercarriage of my 80 with some black paint: i wanted to know what I needed to do this, also how I would mix the paint, and any techniques on doing it correctly. This would be my first time painting with this gun. I am used to using the rattle can approach, but for this project i would like to use the spray gun...... Thanks __________________ Frank 1992 FJ80 Semi-Stock 2008 Prado VX - Semi-Stock 305/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T w/ 1.5 trim spacers Safari Rack with Fogs HIDs Factory Digital Inclinometer/Compass Rear storage system Dual Battery Setup On Board Air

03-30-07, 01:34 PM	#2
Texx IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,962	Each brand/type of paint has it's own mixture. Your paint supplier can answer all thoes mixing questions. As long as you have a gun with two adjusments, one for width of pattern, and one for flow rate, just adjust it where you're happy. Try a throw away piece of cardboard or the like first. __________________ world's cleanest 89 FJ-62, and a few parts... 85 xcab hilux 4x4 resto'ed, 67 XKE, 1500 Vulcan, 80 Fj40 restored 03 Tacoma TRD SR5, Suzuki DR350 ANYBODY BUT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-30-07, 03:57 PM	#3
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,961	This stuff comes premixed i dont see the need for a spray gun on the bottom of your truck __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

03-30-07, 07:45 PM	#4
Pytbool IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 56	I use Rustoleum in a gun. Way faster!!!!! __________________ '78 FJ55 - Rust, 2f, SM465, NP203, 3spd, FJ60 axles, SOA, 37s Runnin' soon....

03-31-07, 08:21 PM	#5
FloridaFJ80 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cartagena, Colombia Posts: 541	do they sell rustoleum paint... ????? that i can use with the gun???? __________________ Frank 1992 FJ80 Semi-Stock 2008 Prado VX - Semi-Stock 305/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T w/ 1.5 trim spacers Safari Rack with Fogs HIDs Factory Digital Inclinometer/Compass Rear storage system Dual Battery Setup On Board Air

04-02-07, 11:38 AM	#6
FL cruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St Petersburg, Florida Posts: 638	You can buy Rustoleum at Home Depot for $8 a quart or just over $20 a gallon. Mixed with enamel reducer it can be sprayed though your paint gun. For cheap paint, I like Krylon too. Drys faster. Costs about the same as Rustoleum. Needs to be thinned with laquer thinner. I found it at a hardware store. If your budget allows and you want to use automotive grade paint, look for a single stage urethane with hardener. A generic will cost you around $50 a quart with hardner though. __________________ 81 HJ60 Costa Rica Cruiser 82 FJ60 Trail Rig. Convertible, 2F, H55, Toybox, SUA, 37" MTR's 83 JJ60. Daily driver, OME, 33's, 6.2 diesel, NV4500, WVO http://mysite.verizon.net/sbutman1/LC.html

04-02-07, 01:20 PM	#7
FloridaFJ80 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cartagena, Colombia Posts: 541	I will be checking out the rustoleum paint at home depot, is there a special mix for this with the enamel reducer???? I would like to use the spray gun... I think a quart would be enough for just the undercarriage.. or would i need more??? __________________ Frank 1992 FJ80 Semi-Stock 2008 Prado VX - Semi-Stock 305/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T w/ 1.5 trim spacers Safari Rack with Fogs HIDs Factory Digital Inclinometer/Compass Rear storage system Dual Battery Setup On Board Air

04-03-07, 06:28 AM	#8
FL cruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St Petersburg, Florida Posts: 638	I'm not sure what the mixing ratio is. Not sure the label says either. You might have to experiment. Just keep adding reducer until it the spray quits spattering, but not too much to where it runs easy. I only tried spraying Rustoleum twice. It stayed sticky forever and took days to dry. It could have been that cheap thinner was to blame. So if your at Home Depot and have a choice between mineral spirits and a good grade enamel reducer, get the better grade. A quart should be enough. Maybe someone that sprays alot with Rustoleum can give better advice. Steve __________________ 81 HJ60 Costa Rica Cruiser 82 FJ60 Trail Rig. Convertible, 2F, H55, Toybox, SUA, 37" MTR's 83 JJ60. Daily driver, OME, 33's, 6.2 diesel, NV4500, WVO http://mysite.verizon.net/sbutman1/LC.html

04-03-07, 09:09 PM	#9
FloridaFJ80 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cartagena, Colombia Posts: 541	Thanks steve for the advice... I appreciate it... Will be checking it out when i get to home depot. __________________ Frank 1992 FJ80 Semi-Stock 2008 Prado VX - Semi-Stock 305/70/17 Maxxis Bighorn M/T w/ 1.5 trim spacers Safari Rack with Fogs HIDs Factory Digital Inclinometer/Compass Rear storage system Dual Battery Setup On Board Air

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