sprint_9
Rookie
I have a Quincy QT54 and it so far has served me well enough. Im painting 1 project, and maybe another down the road, I am by no means an expert when it comes to painting or compressors. But the way I see it, you would be better off buying something that is new, has a warranty, and is a complete ready to run package, vs putting your own together on an unknown tank. If the QT54 isnt going to be big enough then step up to an 80 gal, it has alot of the features that were talked on above, and its only another 800 over what you were going to spend on a pump and motor. If you get a new compressor you should be able to sell one of your single stages and recoup some of the money as well.