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HVLP vs regular style spray gun

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Jack in NM

02-12-2004 21:06:31




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I use to do body work back when cars still had chrome bumpers, so I'm not really up on any of the new stuff sence than. So I'm wondering about these HVLP guns,( or systems I guess they call them) how do you folks like them and why? What kind do you have? Know of any web sights I can get some info from?...Thnaks in advance for your help!!




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Bill VanHooser

02-15-2004 07:26:56




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 Re: HVLP vs regular style spray gun in reply to Jack in NM, 02-12-2004 21:06:31  
The best web site I have found is autobodystore.com. Check it out.



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CNKS

02-13-2004 18:29:51




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 Re: HVLP vs regular style spray gun in reply to Jack in NM, 02-12-2004 21:06:31  
You have to move the gun slower and closer to the surface. Painters used to conventional guns don't like that. I never used a conventional gun that much, so my technique doesn't know the difference. However, even with my limited experience with conventional guns, HVLP is mucn easier for me. Cheap guns are probably ok for awhile. However, the plastic parts in some of them probably won't hold up for long. www.sharpe1.com has quality reconditioned guns for less than $200.

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Butch

02-13-2004 05:05:23




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 Re: HVLP vs regular style spray gun in reply to Jack in NM, 02-12-2004 21:06:31  
There is two types. One requires it's own special air supply commonly known as a turbine system. The other works from your shop air which is what I have. The primary advenatge I see is that they put more of the materials on the intended object. When painting flat panels the savings is less but when painting a tractor the savings is tremendous. If you did not read my ramble just below I just painted a model WD Allis with 2 quarts of paint, with the add in stuff less than 3 quarts of total material. I figure my $175 Astro HVLP paid for it's self on job 2. The other advantage is that with less cloud blowing around in the booth the chances of a hazed finish from mist falling on finished areas is not nearly as great. The only bad things I have heard have come from experienced painters. I guess the technique used with the HVLP differs enough from their standard guns to cause them problems. I not good enough with either type for that to be a problem. I would imagine that if you simple type in HVLP on your favorite search engine you willget more info than you need, Good luck

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