My New Compressor Project

[cnc-me]

First class job, looks good.

 

[torqueman2002]

Well done!

 

[wolfmoon]

Wow! You should build those for a living.

 

[rwhite692]

Very nicely done compressor rebuild.

Quick question please.

What's a good paint to use on a compressor tank. I had just finished laying epoxy primer on it and now it needs top coat to wrap up the job. Thought I'd ask first but was planning to use Acrylic.

Thanks

Thanks to all for the compliments! I was surprised to see this thread pop up, it's been almost two years since I built it....

Hi Jay, That is plain ol' Rustolem shot from one of my old disposable siphon guns. I didn't bother to prime since the old paint feathered out nice when I hit it with my DA and some 100 grit.

 

[moebiius]

OP, Pictures are all gone, any chance you still them?
Ken

 

[TAMPAGT07]

OP, Pictures are all gone, any chance you still them?
Ken

For a four year old thread?

 

[rwhite692]

Hi Moebiius,

I lost all of my photo links a few years ago when webshots went belly-up.

This 120-gallon compressor has been a great addition to my shop (actually, it was built while I was still building my shop).

I did find the photos, didn't have time to put them in any order, but here you go: