by "ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
Published 11/10/2017 at 16:36
by "ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
Published 11/10/2017 at 16:36
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My pal Dave and I are scheming to finish the stalled Vespa restoration. Here is the challenge:
The ET4 was Vespa’s first 4 stroke, and its return to the US market after decades of absence. I think it is when they got away from all metal bodies, as the ET4 has metal on the front of the leg shield, and covering the rear and engine, but some plastic fairings around them. I have replaced all of the plastic with unpainted OEM parts.
I need to sand some scratches on the leg shield, and I need to pound out some dents on the haunches. Also strip and repaint the metal body, which means removing it from the frame. Dave wants to come up from LA for a visit to pound out this project. He will be paid in beer and grilled meats, which is the auto enthusiast version if crypto-currency.
Some issues:
1. Rent or buy sprayer? Can I buy a reasonably priced compressor for this that I can use foe air tools down the road? Should I rent? Bite the bullet on a small compressor to start collecting air tools?
2. Gloss or pearl white? I originally planned for pearl, but I like gloss the more that I think about it to make the graphics pop. Dave rendered this, and I had decals made.
He rendered the wasp beautifully and I need to get the stripes. Clean, bright, gloss white has an appeal
3. If he comes to visit for a few days, I feel like we could tear it down and get this done. If I have to buy a compressor and a few tools, those can come in handy later. Maybe this has to be 2 trips. Thoughts?
What do you think, Oppo? Or should I just sell it and buy a Ruckus?
"farscythe - makin da cawfee!" (farscythe)
11/10/2017 at 16:43, STARS: 1
1 rent.... unless you plan to do more painting... not worth buying for a single jobbo
2 gloss’
and 3..... try to get it done in one (efficiency is god) ... plan for a couple....everything going to plan rarely happens
"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
11/10/2017 at 16:43, STARS: 0
What type of paint are you spraying? Auto paint? How good a job are you shooting for? A 20 footer or something a bit better? If you are going to buy a compressor do you have room/cash for a bigger one or do you just want a 20 gallon or so?
A compressor will probably come in a lot of handy with your son’s car.
"lone_liberal" (token-liberal)
11/10/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 1
A good compressor is always handy, but remember you’re not just buying the compressor itself but also the filters and water separators.
"Wacko" (wacko--)
11/10/2017 at 16:54, STARS: 1
guess it depends on the price.
you can get away with a 15-20 gallon compressor for cheap, and should do fine for your small needs.
this is what i have
i use it to fill tires, nailing roofing gun, finishing gun and a nail gun
i painted 3-4 dressers with it too. And air chisel, drill, wrench....
I do not use the air impact i got with it, since my electric impact is more powerful.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
11/10/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 1
1. Buy a decent compressor, and follow crowmolly’s advice on spray guns.
2. Gloss. Pearlescent paint needs to be laid by an expert.
3. Have it torn down before he comes
4. Don’t by a Ruckus. I love the look of them, but a 4-stroke 50cc engine makes them painfully slow.
"ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com" (ita97)
11/10/2017 at 20:16, STARS: 0
For not unreasonable money, a 3o gallon compressor with the biggest motor that will run on household 110v will do a whole lot of work for you (both on this project and others down the road). A compressor, hplv spray gun, tyvek suit and a respirator will make for a good learning experience. Any quality 2k paint and primer system can give you really good results if you put in the time on the prep (and also the wet sanding on the back end).
This seems like a small enough project to learn on without being dozens and dozens of hours of work (like painting an entire car). Definitely try to have as much taken apart and/or prepped before your buddy comes. Spraying paint is only like 5% of the job.