HELP WITH A HVLP GUN

[andycorleone]

Hi, is this a HVLP Gun?

http://screwfix.co.uk/prods/19972/Power ... Spray-Gun#


the description don't mention it but looks like one, I'm open to other Suggestion

Many thanks

 

[DaveL]

From the Screw fix site

Suction feed. Average air consumption 7.5cfm. 1.5mm nozzle. Air pressure 30-70psi. 1Ltr paint container.

30psi is not low pressure, so the answer is no.

 

[gidon]

Not sure about the screwfix one but this one is (albeit a little more):
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... -spray-gun
Cheers
Gidon

 

[George_N]

Not sure about the screwfix one but this one is (albeit a little more):
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... -spray-gun
Cheers
Gidon

You need a compressor with at least a 50 litre tank to use an HVLP spray gun . My 25 L compressor struggles even with a HP gun, so I got a dedicated HVLP kit with its own turbine (B&Q, £50, no longer on the market unfortunately).

 

[andycorleone]

thanks, :? I only have a small Aldy compressor SO I think I will buy some day a HLVP small kit

 

[ivan]

DeVilbiss finishline includes some low consumption low pressure mid price guns which Highland Woodworking recon will work with 1 1/2 Hp compressors. The green Asturo draws between 4 and 5 cu ft min acording to setup.

 

[George_N]

DeVilbiss finishline includes some low consumption low pressure mid price guns which Highland Woodworking recon will work with 1 1/2 Hp compressors. The green Asturo draws between 4 and 5 cu ft min acording to setup.

DeVilbiss are top line spray guns but very expensive (maybe worth it if you are a pro). You can have a dedicated HVLP setup for the price of the gun alone.

 

[ivan]

I suppose it depends how much you want to spray. I think Highland were selling these at about $150 (this Finishline gun range has a lot of plastic I think) which is less than half the US price of one of their top line guns. They are aimed at users with very small compressors (ie not pros, unless for on site touch up, perhaps) Have a look on their (Highlands) website! There's quite a lot of good advice to be found there.
Their low air consumption will be at around 20 psi at the gun.

 

[andycorleone]

Thanks for the help, someone have any experince with any of those £99 range kits:

Earlex HV3900

link

Apollo AP400

link



I would like to have (of course after a lot of practice :wink: ) a semi profesional finish in MDF. using a quality prime and a good glossy pain to look a bit pro :lol:

 

[mailee]

Not sure about the HVLP setups there but can confirm that you can get good results like this with a littlt work and practice.

This is B&Poo MDF finished in water based white gloss with a HVLP gun. High gloss is acheived after spraying with wet n dry and buffing with a machine polisher for the full lustre. :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the help, someone have any experince with any of those £99 range kits:

Earlex HV3900

link

Apollo AP400

link



I would like to have (of course after a lot of practice :wink: ) a semi profesional finish in MDF. using a quality prime and a good glossy pain to look a bit pro :lol:

Not tried the earlex. I used to use one of these which I found gave some good results.

HTH

Steve

 

[andycorleone]

Thanks mailee I had been waching the amazing finish that you archived in MDF (like your desk that you published here) which HVLP do you have?

Thanks for the info MDF_HAKA. I really hope with a £99 kit I can archive something good 8)

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the info MDF_HAKA. I really hope with a £99 kit I can archive something good 8)

No problem. I'm sure you'll be able to get a good finish with the other kits, all it takes, like most things I suppose, is practice.
One tip I would give is to spend plenty of time before each spray job making sure the gun is adjusted right.

Steve

 

[Richard Findley]

I've got this one... http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=21221&name=HVLP&user_search=1&sfile=1&jump=4

Great bit of kit, although I think they've gone up in price a bit since the last catalogue, I'm sure I only paid about £170.

Hope this helps,

Richard

 

[mailee]

Hi Andy, My setup is a Sealey 3hp 50ltr 12cfm compressor and I use a Hiwata gravity feed spray gun with a 1.8 fliud tip. It is on the limit of this compressor but does handle it and I usually apply two coats which seems to be enough build. I am sure you will get pretty good results with the Appolo or fuji setups from what I have read. Remember though the spray gun can only lay on the paint. Practice as much as you can and get the feel for the gun. Once you can lay on a coat nice and even with a even sheen it is then ready for the final flatting and polishing out. Lots of elbow grease and a good polish should do the trick. Best of luck.