Spraying equipment & general advice needed

[jordan1]

I have sprayed cellulose on vehicles just as a hobby for many years and am now considering going over to 2k, mainly because of the higher gloss and better durability of the finish. I have a small section of my garage partitioned of with axial extractor fan, also have a Devilbiss air fed mask. Before I lay out any more of my hard earned on paint I am just wondering about points such as the drying time of 2k for collecting dust etc., cellulose touch dries very quickly, usually before anything can stick to it or runs form, what about 2k?. Also can 2k be sprayed over recently applied cellulose primer surfacer?. I have had a Binks Bullows 222 gun for many years with a 060 material nozzle and a 66S2 air nozzle, will this be suitable or would I be better getting something like a Devilbiss JGA, suction or gravity feed.?, can't do the job right without the correct tools. My spraying is only a hobby but I like to get the best finish I can on my bikes, at least as good as factory. Time isn't a problem. can anyone suggest the best place in East Yorkshire for paint supplies, I have seen a couple online that have all the goodies but would rather shop locally if possible.
Hope you guys can help, I'm sure there will be many more questions for you, I will do a search also for info.
Cheers

 

[the snooper]

2k drying time varies with temperature and what activator is to be used if you have no head you will need the fast activator and it goes touch dry quite quickly.
2k can be sprayed over celly with no problems at all.
i had a binks 222 years ago it should be fine.
as regards to paint supplies it depends where you are im in hull and there are 3 of 4 suppliers.

 

[jordan1]

2k drying time varies with temperature and what activator is to be used if you have no head you will need the fast activator and it goes touch dry quite quickly.
2k can be sprayed over celly with no problems at all.
i had a binks 222 years ago it should be fine.
as regards to paint supplies it depends where you are im in hull and there are 3 of 4 suppliers.

Thanks for that, I live in Bridlington, just looking for a reasonably priced supplier, helpfull and free with advice. I intend the spraying area to be adequately heated and ventilated, if I use a fast hardener I presume the mixed paint 'use' time will be reduced?. I have tried to find a supplier of parts for my Binks gun without success, Machine Mart used to do them, but that was some years ago.

 

[the snooper]

as i remember there arnt many parts that need replacing you may be able to get some seal matched you will get plenty of time to use the paint with a fast hardener but dont ever forget to clean the gun out as it would probably be the end of the gun

 

[steveo3002]

you can get all sorts of hardners , if its a small ish job then select fast or extra fast hardner , in a warm room /warm panels it will flash off fairly fast but not as fast as celly

yes it should go over celly primer , but id suggest you use 2k primers as theyre better and wont sink so much etc