[OT] Opinions on HVLP paint systems needed...

[amalventano at sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

i painted the rieger wheels with a hvlp gun from harbor freight shipping.
very nice piece, especially since it was like $50. also, that basf limco
paint (anaerobic) is pretty good for the price. i ended up getting a quart
(and the other extras - thinner, hardener) for $50ish, and only used like
1/3 of it to do the wheels.
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/rieger/images/image185.htm
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/rieger/images/image191.htm
http://scirocco.dhs.org/vw/pics/0-allyn/rieger/images/image197.htm
that is several coats. you can tell by the newspaper that the gun is so
accurate that, when done correctly, there is very little overspray. i'd say
less overspray than you could ever get from a rattle-can spray job even. not
bad considering i was spraying at like 20 psi.
lmk if you need any more info.
Al



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <mardak@cogeco.ca>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 4:00 PM
Subject: [OT] Opinions on HVLP paint systems needed...


> I'm thinking of buying an Accuspray HVLP paint system on Ebay, but would
> like some input on how these units compare to traditional paint systems
> from someone that's used both.  Any brand names I should stay away from?
> None of the paint pros I've talked to locally have ever used a HVLP
> setup.
>
> I don't have a compressor big enough to handle a traditional paint gun,
> and the "standalone-ness" and portability of the HVLP system is a big
> plus for me...
>
> BTW, I've noticed in the years that I've been around here that there
> doesn't seem to be ANY autobody pros on the list.  Are there any of you
> out there in lurk mode?  If so, speak up!  There's a "hole" in the
> list's knowledge base that needs fillin'...  :)
>
> Mark.
> 75
> 80 S
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>
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