Misc. Rattle can paint job
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I have actually seen a few good rattle can jobs. It's all about the prep.
Both went with satin clear coats and a cut and buff.
Both went with satin clear coats and a cut and buff.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Mine is rattle can going on 7 years now 
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Did you use a clear coat to? or was it a gloss or satin paint. it still looks good for 7 yrs.Mine is rattle can going on 7 years now
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Satin no clear coat just wax it once or twice a year. Here's what it looked like when it was fresh. I'm going to be repainting it in the coming months or early next year with real paint custom matches for classic military Jeeps in a single stage acrylic
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I rattle-canned my old '77 CJ5 with semi-gloss. Even used the spray cans to "blend" in the flames using yellow, orange, and red colors by over spraying at an angle while the prior ones were still wet. Blue painters tape to mask it all off and an exacto knife to cut the tape on my sharpie marks for the flame pattern. Did use a clear coat afterward also.
That came out nice, What spray paint did you use(Brand Name)
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That was Krylon "Fusion" from Lowes.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Biggest thing you will run into with any compressor especially a smaller one will be moisture in the line unless you put in line dryers. Also 49 psi is pretty high for painting.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Sry fat fingers that should've said 40 not 49
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray guns typically use between 15–26 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of air. However, the exact amount depends on the model of the spray gun, with smaller guns needing less CFM than larger ones.
HVLP spray guns are often used for finer finishes and to reduce overspray. They work by atomizing paint into a soft, low-velocity pattern of particles using a high volume of air at a low pressure. The recommended air pressure for most HVLP spray guns is between 20–30 pounds per square inch (PSI).
When choosing an air compressor for an HVLP spray gun, you should consider the following factors:
CFM: The spray gun's CFM requirements will vary by model. Most professionals recommend using a compressor with at least 12 CFM.
Tank size: A tank size of at least 50 gallons is recommended for optimal results.
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HVLP spray guns are often used for finer finishes and to reduce overspray. They work by atomizing paint into a soft, low-velocity pattern of particles using a high volume of air at a low pressure. The recommended air pressure for most HVLP spray guns is between 20–30 pounds per square inch (PSI).
When choosing an air compressor for an HVLP spray gun, you should consider the following factors:
CFM: The spray gun's CFM requirements will vary by model. Most professionals recommend using a compressor with at least 12 CFM.
Tank size: A tank size of at least 50 gallons is recommended for optimal results.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
I just did some spraying today. I use devilbliss spray guns (finish line 3 for primer and GTI millennium for paint) here's some pics plus my compressor. ( I use 2 in line dryers) If you look closely you can see a CJ7 fender hanging up that I sprayed while doing the GTO 
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