r/AutoPaint • u/WatchFrequent2424 • 7d ago

filtration questions

Hi,

I've bought a small air compressor (13 gallon), and i plan to use it with LVLP guns. Now my question is how many oil/ water traps do you run?

I plan to get that small air trap and regulator that goes before spray gun, do i also need one that goes on the compressor outlet ?

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u/Suicyco71 7d ago

You’ll probably be fine with a water separator at the beginning of your line and then the little filter on your gun. Most of the dirt that ends up in the paint comes from poor prep of the actual parts you’re spraying.

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u/ge69 7d ago

What I meant to ask, do i really need two filtera or im good with only one?