My Airplane Paintbooth and Air Line/Compressor Setup

[@ghffrsfygdhfjkjiysdz]

How is the compressor holding up? I just got one like that (the newer elite version) So far i like it. The reason why they say you need 40ft of line before the dryer is to let the air cool down and condensate water. Copper tube would work better than hose.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Still works great.

[@PBS-nm1uu]

material list would be nice.

[@quiggybug5653]

You just gave me a great idea on the booth, that is going to make access in my garage very easy with a sliding tarp.....thanks

[@hunkydude322]

nice set up should be trouble free for many years to come. just keep an eye out for moisture in the lines but looks like you got it. good set up.

[@gtuttle4]

Aren't you concern about the electric motor for the exhaust fan being exposed to the paint fumes? I assume you will be using urethane paint?

[@rrmerlin3402]

After 30 seconds in..........Thank you for your service, you are an example of the great pilots we have in our military.

[@RC.56]

Where did you get the tarps? And what size are they? And do they all have rings? Ones I’m looking at do not

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Harbor Freight. Don't recall the size but they come in various sizes. Get the size you need. Yes these ones have metal grommets.

[@RC.56]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast Perfect. Thanks. Got all of that and put up the hooks. Did you tarps sag at all? Also is that a 50ft flexzilla hose? And we’re those fitting high flow? Thanks

[@precisionc3656]

How is this compressor holding up for you ?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I haven’t had any issues with it. Works great.

[@marcelovine3781]

I just found this video. Thanks for the great detailed explanations. The links are gone from the description... Can you please add them? On the flezila reel, what size hose is it? Looks like 1/2"?

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

If you choke down on the inlet side of the squirrel cage fan you will get much better air flow than leaving it open the way it is now.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Thanks for the tip!

[@dginta7932]

Amazing quality video. Love the set up. Waiting to see what spray gun you got etc. Nice!

[@AnonyMous-jf4lc]

Just got to rewatching this video on your air setup, I had commented previously on another video in response to some paint issues you were having. A couple things I have experienced that may help. That big loop you have will help with moisture, but I didn't catch if you mentioned to have that water drain cracked just a touch while painting. When there isn't a lot of humidity, that dryer generally will capture all the moisture, but during the summer months, that isn't always the case. I used the same dryer, with a new cartridge, and still had water contamination in a paint job resulting in blasting everything back to bare metal and starting over. To mitigate this, I did two things. I added a water separator/filter just before my dryer/filter. I also created small air leaks, one at the bottom of the loop with the drain valve, and one at the water separator drain valve. These leaks create low pressure zones, low pressure creates low temperature, low temperature condenses water in the air. The end result was the driest air I've ever had and the smoothest paint I've ever laid. HVLP guns use a ton of air, sometimes the drier alone just can't keep up when the air is saturated.

[@peteshelby21]

Good video man thanks. Milton fittings btw work great but the zilla setup is great

[@MadMurdoc86]

I second the Milton's. I replaced all my HF cheapies with Milton Type-V's that I got in bulk packs on Amazon. So worth it.

[@LTVoyager]

Another endorsement for Milton. I bought the high flow fittings and never lack for air.

[@plugger410]

That’s interesting what you said about your HVLP system. That’s actually the reason HVLP became a thing was it was supposed to be low pressure (LP) and keep more of the material on the thing you’re painting rather than bouncing off it into the air. Sounds like you had your settings off. Thanks for the great video though.

[@BikeRider1956]

AIM HIGH! Retired Boom Operator here...enjoyed the video...best of success!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Did you have to slow down when using the Citation HVLP? to keep from running over it? After all it is a Citation!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Ah...the speed bump of the sky!

[@Mechaniclyfe]

That’s really good setup if I could afford the Eastwood compressor I would have bought one in a heart beat

[@toddpaulsen1396]

Great setup. I'm using my compressor for my everlast plasma cutter too. A dryer would be useful for both purposes.

[@larryhaney6608]

I added an oil cooler in front of my compressor flywheel to condense the water out of my air before it go's into the tank for about $30 bucks . it works very very well . I only have clean dry air and my tank should last for ever with no rust .

[@apacheone3643]

Scroll Compressor are great but always make sure if it has a oil supply other wise it will send metal filings into your airline real fast Before it seizes.

[@craigfiles7067]

It amazes me everyone sets up the outlets upside down the drain tap mounts to the larger distance from the quick connect fitting not closest to the quick connect

[@alienxyt]

Got some paint booth ideas. Thanks.

[@yamasubaruger]

What is going to be the fresh air inlet for the air that the cage fan is going to displace?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

The paint booth is not sealed. It gets fresh air from the entire hangar. I've noticed that if I open both windows it gets better airflow also.

[@meat25meat]

Everything I heard was backwards

[@foesfly3047]

I'd like to borrow your arms to settle an interpersonal issue I'm having at work.

[@richardchandler9027]

Looks like you finished the paint. Guess I did not get the entire booth set up. I was going to caution you on the blower, making sure it was explosion proof. But looks like you either did or dodged the bullet. Nice work all around👍👍

[@day180205]

Caution with the electric motor on the fan....electric motors make tiny sparks at the winding/brush contact points and can ignite vapors if they become dense enough....I almost found that out the hard way. It would be better if the fan was on the outside of the building....just sayin’

[@jeffcrabtree1636]

Maybe the most compelling video to date Mark. One question though, will that compressor keep up with your blow up doll collection?

[@BoxcarsGarage]

Ahhh, aircrew love....snide with a dash of deviancy. Nice shop.... I'm playing with my air system now.

[@JohnnyRover5557]

Very neat work. Did you use half of one of the Maxline 3/4 NPT fittings from a Maxline manifold to connect to your flexible 3/4 female air hose fitting on the upper end?

[@tomintexas817]

If the moisture needs so much hose to condense the water then how come you have to drain the tank?

[@2mYgR]

Relative to the 150+ degree hot air coming from the compressor head, the walls of the tank are cold. This causes any hot air from the compressor head that touches the tank wall to 'sweat' immediately upon touching it, so that's why the tank needs a drain. It would be best if he cooled the air with an external condenser between the compressor head before it enters the tank, then remove water again when it leaves the tank (that's what he has '40 to 50' feet down the line currently.) They say 40 to 50 feet away because the air needs to be cooled down to condense before going through a water filter, but the manufacturer knows the average shop owner is not going to install the appropriate equipment. Surprisingly, it's not expensive to do this and many people are installing transmission oil coolers with success. Check it out on KZbin - you can get them cheap off of Amazon. As an upgrade, you can add a fan to the transmission or oil cooler to help remove heat for almost no cost.

[@LTVoyager]

Because the tank cools down in between coppressor uses.

[@dylanniemeyer4908]

This is awesome! Good job man

[@robertwright6539]

I think a safer method of ventilation would be to put a shop vac outside the hanger, fasten the hose to a vent trap in the overhead door

[@Noname-lk2ol]

Lol thats like emptying a pool with coffee cups.

[@johnmazza9432]

If you want simple , cheap , and safe, just buy some box window fans for $20 ea at Home Depot and tape a A/C filter to the fan . Or cut a square hole in the door and mount the filter there. Put the box fans outside to avoid sparks. And remember kids, auto paint contains iso-cynides which you can absorb even through your eyeballs so wear a full suit with NOTHING exposed. Capice ?

[@johncarta654]

I noticed the black flexible hose wasn't connected to compressor. Does the flexible hose fit on compressor or is fitting needed?

[@mrbradgeary]

Aha!!! now I know why my 2 inline filter/water separators almost never have water in them to drain........makes sense.....damn i feel stupid.....

[@robpeters5204]

Sounds like you had your air pressure too high in your initial jobs. You don't really need super high pressure when using a help system. You will only get lots of overspray and paint in the air instead of your part.

[@Rhodesian_FAL]

Was your QST sufficient for your painting needs? I just ordered one from Eastwood am excited to get it, but there aren’t many reviews from heavy air consuming users. I’d love to hear your thoughts on your compressor if you wouldn’t mind sharing them!

[@JJ-333]

RhodesianFAL i keep reading about people doing a lot of spraying having to change the filter every 1-2 weeks,,,,at $54 a filter,,,eek I am still lost as to what dryer set up to run.

[@Rhodesian_FAL]

@@JJ-333 Thank you for keeping me apprised as to your compressor. I've gotten mine lightly setup since my previous comment to you and am noticing a lot of moisture from the compressor too. I'm waiting to plumb a final system while my garage is re-wired/insulated. Here's what I'm planning on doing, perhaps is will help you with some of your issues as well. I'm running 3/4 rapid air aluminum pipe, but I'm planning on constructing cooling pipes like these and putting them on auto drains (I'm wanting this about 20 feet from the compressor): www.pneumaticplus.com/pneumaticplus-qlk32-compressed-air-cooling-piping-system-kit-1-2-pipe/ From there I'm going to install an Aqua Check as a first line of defense, as the filters are cheaper, but not as refined as the QC. And finally a QC as a final step. www.amazon.com/WIX-Filters-ACK20-Heavy-Removal/dp/B000CSEXFS/ref=asc_df_B000CSEXFS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=266102701344&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17290547267193365605&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-568782932100&psc=1 Once I'm that far in hopefully I will be happy with the air quality. I'm not trying to paint at this time but am wanting to sandblast/plasma cut. I think we're both finding the air from the scroll is very hot and moisture prone. Ultimately if I'm not happy I'll just bite the bullet and by a Kaeser. Good luck and lets keep in touch with what we come up with!

[@JJ-333]

RhodesianFAL I do like that hanger your in. Great space to work. I just redesigned my shop and am pouring a small concrete slab today for my compressor. I am building a dog house style building around it with heat and air. Behind the shop to deaden some noise....even spraying the building with Raptor bed liner to shhh things a little. I am still in the planning state of “hmmmmm” on the dryer set up and lines. Im definitely in agreement with you, this time the dryer will be farther down the line from the compressor. About 25’. I too keep toying with that thought to just bite the bullet and get a nice one instead of changing filters or desiccant packs. Also,,,love the hanger you have. I retired out of the Army, 160th Nightstalkers. I then contracted and was an A&P mech. Now I am retired, I do miss it with the test flights and stuff, so now Im thinking of putting something together myself for fun. Like a small “little bird” style helicopter. Time will tell. Hahaha and this compressor set up of course. Hahaha

[@GalenCop9]

I have a Cessna 150 that I'm wanting to finish stripping and paint the wings and struts. What would you recommend as a stripper and how to prep the surfaces?

[@GalenCop9]

Thanks for the response!

[@johncarta654]

How much painting can you get done with this before it cuts out?

[@volcanowb]

Extremely helpful

[@motoxchris6436]

What did you use to bend the line without kinking it ?

[@motoxchris6436]

Do you get much water build up in your filter

[@gaylordrobinson2307]

Having the electric motor for the fan exposed to the overspray is very likely a fire hazard!

[@JBELE051]

Nice!

[@samueltaylor4989]

Home Depot SUCKS!!

[@kbtube8125]

yes it does. you go to buy something at the store and they say "that's online" we sell lamp shades now.

[@keemoify]

Nice setup man,what is the dim on the comressor hose? 1/4? 3/8??

[@keemoify]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast ok thanks.

[@gkpkdk]

Just wondering. Why didn't you use a 1/2" hose instead of the 3/8"? Good video btw.