Dene, You asked about experience with a HVLP gun. I found that most of the paint went on the plane, instead of on the floor. It is definitely more efficient than a conventional spray gun.
I also found that you needed to hold it much closer to the surface. With a conventional gun, I would work about 12 to 14 inches (30 centimeters) from the surface. To get good flow out, and coverage, I found it worked better at about half that distance. Otherwise, you get orange peel that would make oranges jealous. Your results will probably vary. Jim Vance va...@claflinwildcats.com