Mike, et. al.,
I'm sure to be flamed for this, but -- Please excersize caution,
modern
paint systems are highly carcinogenic. Before you start spraying anything,
contact the manufacturer and ask about necessary safety measures.
Bud Krueger (I used to sell the stuff)
52TD
77MGB
Mikecquinn@aol.com wrote:
> Thanks for all the good advice on Maaco. It seems like the general feeling is
> not to use Maaco. So I think I will try to paint the car myself. It also
> seems like the general opinion is not to use the Tip turbine heated HVLP
> sprayer but instead to get a good quality compressor (which I've wanted to
> get anyway) and to get a good HVLP sprayer instead. I was advised to look at
> the http://www.mgb.bc.ca/reference/painting.html site and it was a big help
> in convincing me. But in the article Art Pfenninger says to paint lacquer. Is
> this the general opinion of the group or do you suggest an enamel and what
> kind? If I do my own painting I want to make sure I will use everything that
> will make the job come out the best and also be the easiest for an amateur
> painter. Let me know your opinion on paint type and why. What are the
> advantages and disadvantages to both?
> Thanks again.
> --Mike Quinn
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