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drewfever1020 · 12-26-2008, 02:35 PM

compressor good enough to paint a truck?
haha funny

Dingfodgy · 12-26-2008, 03:47 PM

The size of the tank is certainly a consideration, being as it helps in providing a consistent air supply. But if your compressor can put continuously provide the cfm and pressure your spray gun requires...then the size of the tank is of little consequence. That being said- I would be suprised if a small-ish compressor like your 3-gallon unit would be able to keep up the the demands of a spray gun.

Select · 12-26-2008, 04:08 PM

I have a 60 gallon upright that keeps up just fine. It still kicks on during the job. I still need to get a water/oil separator for mine once I get around to working on my 68.

LONGHAIR · 12-26-2008, 04:29 PM

A three gallon compressor is only big enough for momentary use types of tools, nail/staple guns that "fire" quickly, not for "motor" type tools that spin for any kind of time.
You might get lugnuts off with an impact wrench, but you'll probably have to wait between them. Sanders, die-grinders, spray guns are a no-no.

thirdstreettito · 12-26-2008, 04:53 PM

Want to paint? Get a 2 stage compressor with at least a 15gal tank.

12-26-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	is a 3 gallon compressor good enough to paint a truck? haha funny

12-26-2008, 03:47 PM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: is a 3 gallon The size of the tank is certainly a consideration, being as it helps in providing a consistent air supply. But if your compressor can put continuously provide the cfm and pressure your spray gun requires...then the size of the tank is of little consequence. That being said- I would be suprised if a small-ish compressor like your 3-gallon unit would be able to keep up the the demands of a spray gun. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

12-26-2008, 04:08 PM	#3
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: is a 3 gallon I have a 60 gallon upright that keeps up just fine. It still kicks on during the job. I still need to get a water/oil separator for mine once I get around to working on my 68. __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

12-26-2008, 04:29 PM	#4
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: is a 3 gallon A three gallon compressor is only big enough for momentary use types of tools, nail/staple guns that "fire" quickly, not for "motor" type tools that spin for any kind of time. You might get lugnuts off with an impact wrench, but you'll probably have to wait between them. Sanders, die-grinders, spray guns are a no-no.

12-26-2008, 04:53 PM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: is a 3 gallon Want to paint? Get a 2 stage compressor with at least a 15gal tank. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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