Spearos Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hi all, Quick question, I'm planning on getting a shutz gun to apply Waxoyl to the insides of my chassis. Trouble is the gun I've looked at is rated at 10-12 CFM @85-90psi which I believe is too much for the compressor I've access to. The compressor having a max of 9.5 CFM. I don't know the first thing about compressors or air tools, but I've got the impression I won't be able to use a shutz gun with this compressor? Regards, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 That's a huge air requirement & would need a big compressor to run the gun non-stop. But don't forget you are not going to be running the gun continuously. If the compressor has a big tank (receiver) you will be able to use the shutz gun but you will have to keep stopping to let the tank refill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I bought one of the cheap kits it had a coiled hose, blow down gun, tyre inflater with gauge, spray gun and oil sprayer gun. You can find them on E bay. I also picked up a kit that has a gun that has a couple of nozzels, 2/3 bits of tubing to use with the shutz cans it just screws on to the can. I would imagine one of the cans could be cleaned to pour in waxoyl for spraying IIRC the kit has a hose with an end fitting that revolves to do inside doors and chassis's. I run this on a small 25l compressor single phase with no trouble. 10/12 cfm seems high. Have a good look around before you spend money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearos Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks for the replies. Paintman - it's a 24l compressor. To be honest it's got me thinking about raiding the piggy bank and getting a compressor and some air tools. I've done a little research on here and it seems a 3hp compressor with a 50l litre tank would be sufficient for say a rattle gun and possibly a little spraying later on, as well as rust proofing with a shutz gun of course. There's a few I've looked at on ebay at the £200/£250 mark, mainly SIP and Sealey - Which would be better? Or is there another choice? Any comments/suggestions appreciated, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I have a 2hp 50litre compressor which will happily run a Sata Minijet continuously. Note that that size of gun is intended for small & medium areas & I wouldn't want to tackle a bonnet or roof with it. (Certainly not on a paid job anyway, I have done it for our own cars) It will also run a rattle gun for short bursts but you do have to let it fill up again if you want full chat on the gun. When you look at compressors always have in mind what the biggest tool you are likely to use is going to be then buy the compressor that will run that. Bigger the motor the more it will deliver & bigger tank is better. Note that the output given for most is as displacement, the Free Air Delivery figure is what you are looking for & that is always a lot less than the displacement figure. Is there a tool specialist or better still a compressor specialist near you? Go in & pick their brains then shop around for best price. I assume you are running off domestic 240volts? The bigger compressors need 3-phase electrics. Some nice looking sealeys on ebay at round the price you are thinking of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearos Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Cheers Paintman. Not sure of any compressor specialists near here but will have a little look around. As for the biggest tool I'll use, I'm not sure as I don't know what tools will get through a lot of air. The tools I plan to use are, in no particular order: blow gun, rattle gun, tyre inflater, spray gun, shutz gun and possibly an air saw/cut off tool and air ratchet. And yes I will be running it off domestic 240v. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearos Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 The Sealey one I've 'ear-marked' is here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sealey-SA22503-Direc...A1%7C240%3A1318 Would this be any good?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Me again, I should have mentioned that the 25l compressor is almost useless with my impact gun, reciprocating saw and a couple of other tools. I ended up saving for a 3 horse 150l single phase it is big though, and use the 25l for blowing up tyres and under body painting. I think the bigger receiver is best but the small one would do as a stop gap. Good advise from paintman. I am only offering advise as I went down this road not that long ago. Look before you leap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 That one looks pretty good. Bigger tank would be nice, but prices seem to jump quite a bit when you go to 100litres. Spray gun & saw will probably use the most as the others are used in short bursts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Costco are very cheap for SIP compressors, and you get a decent warranty from them too Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearos Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thanks again for all the replies. I'll check out Costco and I'll have a look to see how much more money is involved to get a 100l receiver. Cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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