Paint sprayer

[mzombek]

Thought that I would pass this along. I started using Thunderbird brand of epoxy this past winter. At first I was brushing the epoxy on. the problem with this is, a bunch of wet sanding if not applied evenly. I was searching the internet when I came across a small paint sprayer. The sprayer is called "Preval 267 paint sprayer". It only costs about 5 bucks and I was able to do two bows with one sprayer. You can get them on-line or Home Depot or Menards. The only down fall is the odor. I sprayed in my basement and the entire house smelled of epoxy and the odors are flammable. But was much easier to wet sand.
Hope this helps someone out.
Z

[bbs383ci]

hey that does look handy and very cheap too thanks for posting this.

[beachbowhunter]

I have been struggling with how to do Thunderbird finish and didnt want to invest in a whole lot of spraying gear. This looks like the ticket!  So to confirm, you have actually had success using these with T-Bird?

[redant 60/65]

Norb your PM box is full   :cool:

[beachbowhunter]

Larry,

all cleaned up!

[mzombek]

Yes. I had very good luck. Need to be carefull how thick that it goes on. If you spray untill the entire bow looks wet, it will run. Now you are back to wet sanding. The epoxy flows well when mixed properly. When spraying for the first time, go slow with thin coats.

[beachbowhunter]

Thanks for the tips MZO

[SEMO_HUNTER]

I've been using the preval sprayers for quite some time when I use Dura Coat products for gun refinishing. They are a handy little unit that comes with a glass jar and if you clean the jar out with paint thinner or acetone you can reuse them over and over again. I get quite a bit of life out of one spray cannister of propellant. And yes, you need to do this in your garage or somewhere other than the house. Any finish you use has chemicals in it that are toxic, but the sprayer propellant itself has no odor.

One question, does Thunderbird finish have to be wet sanded or is that just an option up to the person finishing the bow?

[Blkbird]