Two40MuscleZ Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 Has anyone used or familiar with the newer type of higher end Automotive HVLP guns? I am looking at purchasing two guns...one for primer application(s) and a second for top coat finishes. Have always used the "Old School" quart pot type; but, it's time to upgrade! RacerX...if you run across this post maybe you can advise on the new technology. Thanks VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 I've used them and love em. They spray better than the old school bottom feed guns and less strain on the arm. That is just my experience. I am sure others with more experience will chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love-my-V8-280Z Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 I was close to buying a gun last week, and did a lot of looking and asking. Don't even waste your time with the qt cup gun. I have read and been told over and over the HVLP are way better. the best part is you will save a lot of paint and have a lot less mess with the over spray. So if buy exspensive paint the difference in cost could be saved in paint. As for which one I want a name brand that I will be able to get parts for. Sharpe and Devilbiss both make a good gun for about $160. So a friend lent me his new cheapy cup gun, I only needed to paint the transmission, a/c, alt.... I will not use it to paint the body.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan0myte Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Just remember you need to have the compressor to back it up. A standard high pressure paint gun may take 10 CFM @ 90 psi, whereas an HVLP gun may required the same CFM, but at 30 psi instead. It takes an expensive compressor to pump that much air at that low pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted February 17, 2004 Author Share Posted February 17, 2004 Thanks guys, I appreciate the feed back. All good information. VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 RacerX: As always your information is invaluable. I appreciate the tip information as that definately narrows things down to a fine science. I am anxious to use the gravity fed system, as I am only familiar with the old siphon feed guns. When the first HVLPs' came out I did a few trial passes, and the fan spray seemed a bit gritty as I was laying it down. The material had been pre-mixed by the sales person, so I had no control over that. However, if I practice a bit and mess with the settings I am certain that it will all come together. Thanks again for the information. Look forward to meeting you the next time I am in the Bay Area. DC was an old stomping ground in my younger years. Every Fri and Sat night from the top of Mission St on the ECR. down through So. City and all the way to SJ. Street racing and crusing for chicks...now that was a cruise! That doesn't happen very much anymore I would imagine. Compliments, VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Van, You are welcome to use my gun. If you want I will bring it with to the Coffey meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted February 19, 2004 Author Share Posted February 19, 2004 Thanks Tim, thats really nice of you. If you wouldn't mind bringing it so I could look at it and ask you a few questions, that would be great. I think my oldest will be coming with me to JCs'. Looking forward to seeing everyone, and planning for the MSA event. BTW, any word from MSA about HybridZs' plans on attending in mass? Boy are they in for a big surprise this year! :malebitchslap: LOL Thanks again Tim. All the best, VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted February 20, 2004 Author Share Posted February 20, 2004 RacerX: A name out of the past! Does the "Brotherhood" still empty into the lake at the bottom of the hill??? LOL Will definately hook up with you when I get up that way. Thanks for the memories...VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsumner Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Has anyone had any experience with the hvlp guns that are sold with special compressors ?These (turbine) units are supposed to warm and dry the air giving a better finish. I have seen them offered in the Eastwood and several other catalogs,I believe Grace was the manufacturer. Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 RacerX, Great information on the Advantage, maybe I'll look into one. I already have a Sharpe with a 1.3 cap that I could dedicate to clearcoating. Thanks again for your help last year in my "clear blending" project:D . Van, The Harbor Freight HVLP gun is great for high solid primers and such. Plus they're like $45!!! I like to use cup liners as well, a lot easier to clean up, especially when you have one gun. (like RacerX said, get at least one for primer and one for color/clear). Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 007fastZ Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I couple of years ago my dad and i bought a HVLP gun with the turbine compressor from cambell hausfeld that we use for woodworking. No when i was talking to the rep i think he said that you wouldnt want to use it for automotive, Could this be the type of gun i have or what? If i can use it for metal then that would be great. Thanks for the help Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Hey Chris, If the rep told you it shouldn't be used, then I wouldn't use it. Most likely it's got a bigger tip and doesn't put out the right air pressure at the tip for spraying auto paints (I don't know how thick wood/house paints are). It seems to me like it'd just splatter rather than atomize like you'd want it to for metal. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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