31 replies to this topic

[joe90gt]

in all seriousness would the compressor work with a spray gun?

I have a very similar clarke one and yes it works with a gun, but it does keep cutting in, I havn't noticed that making any difference but I'm not a pro, I've just sprayed mine no probs

[Daveuk]

i'm assuming this is an oil free compressor?? how can it be this cheap??

[l_jonez]

personally i would not use it for spraying, i got a 100ltr tank and thats just about ok.

if you do buy it make sure it can run constantly and not have a duty cycle as that will really mess things up come spray time

[joe90gt]

dont think its oil free but as long as you've got a filter and interceptor shouldn't be a problem

[olds_kool_lews]

personally i would not use it for spraying, i got a 100ltr tank and thats just about ok.

if you do buy it make sure it can run constantly and not have a duty cycle as that will really mess things up come spray time

as already mentioned in a previous post, i painted my mini with the aldi equivalent, 25ltr cheapo compressor, and it come out like glass! and like someone already said, a bad workman always blames his tools, use what you have and can afford to there full advantage, theres always a way, even with the cheapest of tools etc

i once knew this bloke who painted his old volvo with a tin of thinned down brown gloss, and an old vaccuum hat had the blow option, and it would put alot of new paint jobs to shame! lol

[l_jonez]

personally i would not use it for spraying, i got a 100ltr tank and thats just about ok.

if you do buy it make sure it can run constantly and not have a duty cycle as that will really mess things up come spray time

as already mentioned in a previous post, i painted my mini with the aldi equivalent, 25ltr cheapo compressor, and it come out like glass! and like someone already said, a bad workman always blames his tools, use what you have and can afford to there full advantage, theres always a way, even with the cheapest of tools etc

i once knew this bloke who painted his old volvo with a tin of thinned down brown gloss, and an old vaccuum hat had the blow option, and it would put alot of new paint jobs to shame! lol

good job im not a bad workman then





was just trying to point out that a compressor with a duty cycle makes things alot harder as you have to wait for it to cool down before it will run again and with a 25ltr tank it will be running pretty much all the time. i have no idea if that compressor has a duty cycle but its worth finding out first

Edited by l_jonez, 15 September 2010 - 11:50 AM.

[joe90gt]

just checked at my local LIDL and all the compressors are gone, just managed to grab the last compressor accessories pack but had to knock an OAP to the floor for it...................wow its serious on pension day....

[camp freddy]

just checked at my local LIDL and all the compressors are gone, just managed to grab the last compressor accessories pack but had to knock an OAP to the floor for it...................wow its serious on pension day....

told my dad about this compressor, he got one, just called me and said he had just laquered his
vw camper and it kept up with him, he said it was as good as his old twin pump compressor !!
probably due to the 2.5 hp motor. he also got the spray gun and said it has a good fan on it.

[maggies_minder]

i had a look in my local lidl today didnt look like they'd even sold one

[camp freddy]

i had a look in my local lidl today didnt look like they'd even sold one

a lot of people would only think they were for pumping up tyres LOL

[camp freddy]

in all seriousness would the compressor work with a spray gun?

I have a very similar clarke one and yes it works with a gun, but it does keep cutting in, I havn't noticed that making any difference but I'm not a pro, I've just sprayed mine no probs

HVLP spray gun should be fine....

[maggies_minder]

i had a look in my local lidl today didnt look like they'd even sold one

a lot of people would only think they were for pumping up tyres LOL

the tires on what an airbus??lmao

[minimaff]

Seen it in da Star today, not bad price for a cheap compressor. Any one want to buy a generator lol

[camp freddy]

i had a look in my local lidl today didnt look like they'd even sold one

a lot of people would only think they were for pumping up tyres LOL

the tires on what an airbus??lmao

mobility scooter !!!!

[stu_cooper]

Guys after reading this thread a little while ago and this morning before work i headed down to my local lidl and bout the compressor. i havent used it yet but it is has an oil resiviour and looks fairly robust but il let you no once i have used it. my sisters other half is a diesel fitter so i got it so i can use his air tools (impact gun/ air saw)