Project: '76 Golf GL - the resto begins!

[Mischa]

I'd be talking about a full respray and of course, NOT with a rattle can. I'd be there after 20 cans still trying to get things right. I'm getting a compressor and I've already got a spray gun I'd like to use in mind already. However, just need to be able to make a 'clean' environment to spray in...

big plastic sheet and tonnes of tape

[Typ53]

I never drove a MK1 with RHD, but I heard that the braking effect is very badly. This based on the bell cranks or similar, which put the braking-pedal to the right side. Exist there any solution for make this better or what do you plan?

[Jarred]

Basically. msichas right, a big drop sheet and some tape will give you a "clean" environment.

The only issue is air flow. When I painted mine in the garage, there was little, to no airflow while we were painting. and as was evident when we opened the roller door, a bucket load of fumes and paint dust flew out! So if you do want to paint in the garage, be prepared to do alot of sanding back, as you will find that when you're painting the back of the car, the paint dust will fly across the car, and stick ontop of the front of the car, which gives it a rough finish, and means you need to do a bit of sanding back.

Um, so yea, it defiantly is do-able, and providing you do enough layers of paint (i'd go 3 at least for me next spray job, 4's even better, bascially, do 1 layer going over all the corners first, then a full layer) rubbing it back will bring it up good. um, yea, I'm sure I've forgotten a few things, but if you even have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

oh and go for a 2.5 HP compressor at least.

[Preen59]

oh and go for a 2.5 HP compressor at least.

Its not the HP you need to worry about, what you want is a high CFM (cubic feet per minute) compressor. So look at the CFM more than the HP if you're looking to buy one.

[572]

Any idea what CFM we should look at?

I work at Super Cheap Auto head office, so I'll get all the inside goss lol!

[Preen59]

Any idea what CFM we should look at?

I work at Super Cheap Auto head office, so I'll get all the inside goss lol!

A mate from work just painted his sons car (he's up on all this paint and panel stuff, and not a hacker). And he was telling me what size his is, so i'll find out tomorrow and let you know, if someone doesn't before me. But basically, the bigger the better really. You just need a compressor that can supply more volume than what the spray gun will output.

[572]

No prob.

Any idea where the VIN number would be, or do they even have one (slightly stupid question)?

[Jarred]

yea. I think a 2hp will make at about 90 cfm, and you need up about 120/130 I think. but don't quote me. All I know is that I used at 2.5, and it worked..

[Preen59]

No prob.

Any idea where the VIN number would be, or do they even have one (slightly stupid question)?

Your car you mean? Right hand front strut tower i think...

[Jarred]

No prob.

Any idea where the VIN number would be, or do they even have one (slightly stupid question)?

should be on the compliance plate... shoould be next to the bonnet catch on the rad support thingy, which is right infront when you lift up the bonnet, make sense?

[572]

Yea on the MK1.

Justin's looking but can't find it!

EDIT: Found something so hopefully that's it!

[Celestine]

I think we've found it - as I've basically given everything to Jon over the phone of what was written on the compliance plate. Nothing to be found on the strut towers (as the Haynes manual said it's on the RHS tower).

I'll probably have to get a decent size drop down sheet along with a this gazebo Jon and I purchased ages ago. Or even better still, I have been told that there is a place up here in Brisbane which has a proper spray booth and heating unit that you can rent for a day at a certain rate (which I'm still looking into).

I was looking at a reserve tank of about 40L's and I'd definately be using at least a 2HP compressor. After having a more careful look and online comparison, I might have a slight change of heart in choosing which spray gun I want to purchase for this job (or just pay someone else to do it).

[static1800]

The main thing with spraying is the compressor needs a quick refresh rate, so it can keep up with the constant spray.

[Jarred]

generally a 2HP wont be enough unelss it has a unusualy high cfm rate. most 2.5 Hp's and above will have adequate cfm rates, but doing you research is vital!

If i had my time over painting my car, I would primer it at home, but spray the top coat in a booth, defiantly worth it i'd say, even if it was a bit costly..

[Preen59]

8 or 10 CFM is more than enough on the compressor apparently. Hope that helps. Good luck.