GAS 5HP 20 Gallon Craftsmen Compressor with HVLP Automotive Spray Gun ??

by Michael
(Santa Clarita)

I want to purchase a compressor i can afford and i can use to paint my vehicle. I want to make an informed decision. I want to be able to run a small powerful compressor without running out of air while in the middle of spraying.

Here are a couple of spray guns and specs i found online. For the compressor I am intersted in. What do you think about this combo.


Gas CRAFTSMEN 5HP GAS BRIGGS AND STRATTON

20GAL 110 psi max 12cfm @ 40psi 10cfm@ 90psi

I want to purchase this compressor. But I want to know if it will handle a automotive spray gun without any proble,


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Such as these spray guns

Devilbiss Finishline FLG-654 HVLP Spray Paint Gun Requires 13 CFM @23 PSI inlet.

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3 Devilbiss HVLP SPRAY PAINT GUNS

* 30 psi inlet pressure delivers
* 10 psi air cap pressure at
* 13 cfm air volume
* Air inlet: 1/4" NPS

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Bill says...

Hi there. You need a compressor you can afford, but can you afford to buy one that won't work?

In my opinion (and it's just my opinion) the compressor specs show it to be just marginally suited to one of the guns.

If the compressor is working optimally, and the gun demand is as stated, it might work. But, on the other hand, when you read the specs for mileage on new cars, do you believe them?

I don't, they are theoretical, which means that you will get less mileage than promised.

So, when you read the specs of a compressor, can you believe that it will deliver exactly the flow and pressure promised? Maybe, maybe not. In your case, the compressor output is too close to the demand curve.

It were me, I'd want a bit more horsepower, and a larger tank if I were painting vehicles.

Cheers,

Bill