Paint Job Equipment

I'm new to painting and never done it before. I want to learn how to but now sure what equipment to but. I don't have an air compressor or a spray gun. Can someone out there give me some recomendations one what brands to buy? How many gallons and how much power does the compressor have to be to be able to get the job done? How much will the compressor and gun be? also curious about how much the paint, thinner, reducer and all that will cost?

sears ahs the craftsman comp.. is all that try to get at least 5 hp..the spray gun is their also...ull spend some dough i spent 500 on the set.. try using the internet..like yahoo. or go to ebay and shop their.. u could probably get a good deal on ebaythe paint is around 100 to 200 depending on the color..their a paint shop in down neck newark that can help u out more..when i get the info ill post up..

hey thanks. How did your paint job turn out? have any pictures?

hey thanks. How did your paint job turn out? have any pictures?
here's a couple of mine :icon16:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=1388731&goto=1388731

kicker do you have a booth? I have painted many cars and I can't see how it would turn out good (with out trash in the paint) without a booth.

a very clean shop that's set up for painting