Can you really paint a car with an airless sprayer? How about a spray can? We’ve seen some spray can paint jobs that turned out pretty okay actually, but man it’s a pain and it isn’t that cheap. So how about putting paint in an airless sprayer? There are a ton of handy electric airless spray rigs, and folks have been using them to paint furniture, cabinets, fences, and small rooms for decades. But are they actually capable of spraying a car and making it look nice?
Video Description:
In this video, we’re comparing two popular DIY methods for painting car panels — an electric airless sprayer and an aerosol spray can. Both are budget-friendly, easy to get, and don’t require a compressor… but can they actually lay down a smooth, professional-looking finish? We test both tools side-by-side on the same panel using the same paint system.
You’ll see how each one performs in terms of:
Coverage and control
Smoothness and orange peel
Ease of use
Overspray and waste
Final results and gloss
This is the kind of test every DIY auto painter wants to see — because let’s be honest, not everyone has a full paint booth or a high-end spray gun setup.
