As some of you know, I trashed my Aveo in February and looking to get it back beautiful. I bought a door and a radiator support. I would like to paint them before I put them on the car.

So I am ready to go down the road of body work painting. I need some advice on painting.

1) I have a small pancake air compressor 2.5 gallons. I might have to buy an aux tank or buy a new compressor. I believe that compressor is too small. I do have two spray guns that I have used in the past.

I want to see if I can get away with an open air or hang plastic sheeting to protect the surface during the spraying.

What painting process that will work in these conditions?

Single Stage Urethane?
Water Based Paints?

I am planning to do a sanding on the new door (burgundy color), prime it, then shoot my matching color on it and then a clear coat.

I am willing to take advice on what has been done. I am not considering plasticote at this time. Maybe later for striping.