Just got a sale flyer with the Harbor Freight 47016 HVLP gun that a lot of
us use on sale for $12.99. Regular price is $49.99 and I thing that the
normal sale price is something like $39. I have painted two planes with the
one I have and I love it. I am going to buy a spare or two at that price.
I checked the KR archives about HVLP painting and most of the recent
comments were about a discount gun. I think that I would like something
better.
Does anyone have any experience with a Wagner Softspray 2600? It comes in
a complete set, gun, hose, and blower. The list price is approximately
I have an Accu Spray. It was one of the first HVLP guns available. Nice
gun, but when new it was very expensivethinking around $600 and that was at
least 15 years ago
Kevin.
Hi again
A while ago there was a lot of talk about HVLP spraying systems and I did
read them all. I don't remember reading anything describing the difference
in spraying technique compared to normal HP spraying though.
The reason I ask is that I have been given a brand new HVLP "Devilbis"
spraygun
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 wo
t (SA)"
To: "krnet"
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 5:52 PM
Subject: KR> HVLP
> Hi again
> A while ago there was a lot of talk about HVLP spraying systems and I did
> read them all. I don't remember reading anything describing the difference
> in spraying techniq
Gathering
---Original Message---
From: KRnet
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 10/27/04 12:34:11
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> HVLP
Ditto on Jim Vances comments. I have had great luck with HVLP guns. Single
stage blowers do a poor job on water based finishes tho, but w
NetHeads,
I'm seriously considering starting the paint process soon. Since my plane
is made up of a bunch of separate pieces, rather than one whole, I could
theoretically paint it a little at a time. Of course all at once would be
better, but I'm toying with painting the whole top one day, the b
u can have to much
light. 8-12 4' flourescents is a good start.
-Original Message-
From: Mark Langford
Sent: Sep 21, 2003 8:37 PM
To: KR builders and pilots
Subject: KR>HVLP painting tips
NetHeads,
I'm seriously considering starting the paint process soon. Since my pla
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