Paint compressor tanks and workshop equipment

Guided shopping manual

Guide to painting compressor tanks and workshop equipment

Compressor tanks and shop equipment panels need careful cleaning, masking and coating so the outside looks protected while warning labels, valves, gauges and service points remain clear.

What do you need to paint compressor tanks and workshop equipment?

Cleaning and degreasing

Mipa silicone remover and Mipa silicone remover spray remove wax, grease and silicone before sanding, priming or coating.

Epoxy primer

Mipa EP 100-20 with Mipa EP 950-25 hardener and Mipa EP Thinner builds an epoxy primer layer for steel, galvanized steel, aluminium, GRP and mineral substrates.

Semi-gloss PU topcoat

Mipa PU 250-50 gives workshop metal, housings and equipment panels a semi-gloss 2K PU finish in selected colour groups.

2K PU prefilled spray

Mipa 2K-PU-Industry-Prefilled Spray is useful for small panels, drawer fronts, handles and detailed sections that need a compact 2K aerosol format.

EP and PU thinners

Mipa EP Thinner supports the epoxy primer stage, while Mipa 2K Thinner Normal V 25 supports viscosity control for the matching PU coating stage.

PUR Plus hardener

Mipa PUR Plus Hardener A60 supports the relevant 2K PU coating stage where the anti-slip or semi-gloss system requires it.

How to paint compressor tanks and workshop equipment

1
Make the equipment safe first

Disconnect power, release stored pressure where relevant, and keep valves, gauges, vents and safety labels unpainted.
2
Clean the casing or tank

Use silicone remover to remove oil mist, grease and handling residue before keying old paint or priming bare sections.
3
Prime prepared metal

Use Mipa EP 100-20 with the compatible epoxy hardener and thinner where the tank or panel needs an epoxy primer base.
4
Apply the topcoat

Use Mipa PU 250-50 for larger metal panels or the 2K PU prefilled spray for covers, brackets and smaller equipment parts.
5
Inspect functional details

Check that drain plugs, gauges, pressure markings, serial plates and cooling openings are clean and readable before use.

Which compressor and equipment finish should you choose?

Choose EP 100-20 for the primer layer

The epoxy primer is the right base where cleaned steel or mixed metal needs corrosion protection before the finish coat.

Choose PU 250-50 for main panels

The semi-gloss PU topcoat suits compressor tanks, covers and workshop equipment housings that need a durable colour finish.

Choose the prefilled spray for small covers

The 2K PU aerosol is practical for brackets, guards, small covers and detailed parts removed from the machine.

Technical details

Mipa EP 100-20 is specified with Mipa EP 950 hardener and Mipa EP Thinner in the Mipa industry data.
Mipa PU 250-50 is listed as a semi-gloss 2K PU topcoat for industrial colour finishes.
Mipa 2K-PU-Industry-Prefilled Spray is listed as a 400 ml aerosol format for compatible 2K PU industry coating work.
Pressure vessels, gauges, relief valves, cooling fins and motor ventilation areas need masking and safety checks before coating.

Practical suggestion

Never paint over inspection plates, pressure labels, drain valves or safety markings; mask them before coating and clean the edges after the finish has cured.