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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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hi guys im thinking of paint my 95 civic myself. i already have a 33 gallon compressor which is rated at 5.1 cfm at 90 psi. i got it from homedepot and its 5.5 hp. my question is what hlvp gun can i use with this compressor? i was looking but cant seem to find one that would work with my compressor. please help ....ty
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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This should help you get started: http://thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/TTW209.html
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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im not sure if my compressor is powerful enough for any of thoes guns
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oiwon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im not sure if my compressor is powerful enough for any of thoes guns</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ever thought about giving that site's customer service an email?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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That compressor is plenty powerful, you'd only be spraying at 45-55 psi.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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actualy with an hvlp you would only use about 35psi max
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 02:26 AM
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ok guys ty for all your help. ill try to email that site and c what they say. and some of these guns are rated at 7-9 cfm at 40 psi. my compressor is like 6 cfm at 40 psi. im not even sure if it is 6 cfm. i was told this. my compressor is just like this one. http://www.homedepot.com/prel8...65616 . except its 33 gallons
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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good luck on that... make sure to get it wet sanded and buffed after its painted.
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