Just tried the HF HVLP sprayer.. UPDATED

DurocShark · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:19 pm Post subject:

Updated. I used this gun and that crappy rustoleum on the side covers on The Guac. Not bad! We'll see how durable it is now...
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Nessal · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject:

Hey, how loud are turbine sprayers? My compressor waits up my whole neighborhood.

Btw nice job. Looks good to me! Very Happy

DurocShark · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:57 pm Post subject:

keg0900 · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:17 pm Post subject:

looks good man i just painted mine with the wagner but with satin paint it came out good

where can i get a roof rack like yours i really want one bad??
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DurocShark · Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:17 pm Post subject:

Frankenbeetle · Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:25 am Post subject:

Well, I've tried the 'brush on' method and it's worked ok. I'm looking at just slapping a cheap coat on my daily and that's a daunting task with the brushing. I figure that if I still do the prep work and finishing work combined with a good quality turbine sprayer it should end up being a passable job.

http://www.campbellhausfeld.net/webapp/wcs/stores/...y_rn=10593

Looks to be the best bang for the buck. Plus I can paint the living room with it...after the bug.
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keg0900 · Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:24 pm Post subject:

gerico · Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:09 pm Post subject:

Hey guys. I'm a beginner at painting so be gentle. Would a Sharpe Cobalt HVLP be easier to use/learn with than a convential gravity feed gun?
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itlives · Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:21 am Post subject:

They are easy to use but bear in mind that you are putting more paint down with less overspray. That means if you are used to conventional sprayers , you will probably get a few runs until you get used to how much paint is being laid down.
Practise on an old fender or something till you get the feel for it.

gerico · Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:48 am Post subject:

Thanks!
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gmag69 · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:51 pm Post subject:

Where do you buy these at besides online? I'm looking into tools to start the bodywork on my bus and this might be my best bet at this time.
http://www.campbellhausfeld.net/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?

I would love to have a compressor and a HVLP spray gun but I have no garage to put all kinds of tools in and don't want them to get ruined in my basement as it is dirt and pretty moist down there. Mad

Geno

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carmangary · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:20 am Post subject:

This thread is hilarious.

DurocShark · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:21 am Post subject:

Matt K. · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject:

For those looking for a range of tools and spray equiptment ranging from inexpesive up then look up www.medcotool.com. they have quite an assortment of tools not only for body/paint but mechanical, electrical etc.
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Major Woody · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:41 am Post subject:

DurocShark · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:46 am Post subject:

Evil Box · Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 6:32 pm Post subject:

DurocShark · Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:55 pm Post subject:

Just so everybody is clear, I doubt Evil Box is suggesting everybody buy the $40 Harbor Freight one I have. He's talking about the superior ones available for a bit more money.

But even $300 is a bargain compared to a proper compressor, gun, and (as Evil Box mentioned) filters, traps, desiccants, etc.

I'm happy as can be with my little piece of crap. Cree on this board has one of the nicer guns and I've seen the work he's done with it. In fact, that's why I decided to pick up the cheapie one I have. And it works for the piece work I need it to do. I'll probably paint my Volvo with it too once I get a new hood and fender for it.
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mkriley · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:35 pm Post subject:

there are two kinds of hvlp guns turbine and compressor based conversion gun. the ONE big advantage of the turbine is the compessed air gets warmer so the paint is warmed out where as the conversion gun cools the paint because of the expanding air. Which one do you think lays out better?
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Evil Box · Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:24 am Post subject:

Mkriley,

I've never used one that actually cools the air. I'm not sure how they would accomplish that without imparting water vapor into the mix.

One of the things you have to account for when using an HVLP turbine is the heat produced by the turbine itself. As a demonstration, turn on your vacuum cleaner at home and place your hand over the exhaust. The air is pretty warm isn't it? Well these HVLP turbine sprayers actually use the same motor as a vacuum cleaner. That's why they sound like a vacuum cleaner when you start them up. The warm air produced is good and bad. It's good because it evaporates all the water vapor out of the air (which has historically been a major headache for painters). But it also tends to evaporate the reducer/thinner in your paint too, which isn't good because you need the reducer to help atomize the paint properly. So what do you do? The answer is simple... you've got to reduce your paint at least 10 percent more than the instructions on the paint can tell you to. This accounts for the increased evaporation rate due to the warm air provided by the turbine motor. And that's about it, other than that it's exactly the same as spraying paint in the conventional HVLP way.

I hope this helps. I only provide this information because I want to help people do a better job on their VW's. These cars are now part of history, and any way that we can help to restore and preserve them in a better way is good for everyone in involved in the hobby.

E.B.


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