Thread: HVLP gun for $33
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08-10-2004 06:19 PM #1
HVLP gun for $33
Harbor freight has a HVLP gun on sale for $33(normal price - $65). I have not used this gun however, I hear it is pretty good.
It is a top loader & comes w/a 1.4 nozzle & a at the gun pressure regulator.
I Have a Sata 2000 which I paid over $400 for,so a gun for $33 is almost unbelievable. I ordered one just to see if it is any good. I also ordered a 2.2 nozzle so I can use the gun for primer.
I also have a top loader Sharp which I do not recommend. I currently am using a Binks model 7 for primer.Don Meyer, PhD-Mech Engr(48 GMC Trk/chopped/cab extended/caddy fins & a GM converted Rolls Royce Silver Shadow).
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08-10-2004 07:41 PM #2
I bought one of those, but have never used. Could you keep us up to date on how it works out?Ken Thomas
NoT FaDe AwaY and the music didn't die
The simplest road is usually the last one sought
Wild Willie & AA/FA's The greatest show in drag racing
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08-10-2004 07:48 PM #3
I saw a paint gun kit in harbor freight for 29.99, had a couple foam brushes, paint cups and it had a top loading Hvlp gun and a smaller touch up gun that was siphon. I wonder how good a paint job would come out with a standard siphon feed gun not Hvlp, that's all I got but I'm wondering if I should get the 33$ gun or even the 29.99 set so my paint job will look decent.You don't know what you've got til it's gone
Matt's 1951 Chevy Fleetline- Driver
1967 Ford Falcon- Sold
1930's styled hand built ratrod project
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Wolfsburg Edition- sold
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08-10-2004 08:05 PM #4
Matt,
A siphon feed gun will still turn out a quality job, But keep in mind you will use more color as more paint goes in the air then on the car. as the siphon guns require 50-65 PSI at the gun , and it just blows everywhere.
HVLP's are the guns of today ,as todays paints are designed for HVLP as they are all High Solids. And more color and clear is sprayed on the car then in the air.
I guess no one reads what I posted on gun tips.
SprayTech
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08-10-2004 08:14 PM #5
Spray
I read it, hell I even printed it out, but what I know about painting you could put on the head of a pin. Those tips were great and I for one thank you very muchKen Thomas
NoT FaDe AwaY and the music didn't die
The simplest road is usually the last one sought
Wild Willie & AA/FA's The greatest show in drag racing
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08-10-2004 08:15 PM #6
Originally posted by SprayTech
Matt,
A siphon feed gun will still turn out a quality job, But keep in mind you will use more color as more paint goes in the air then on the car. as the siphon guns require 50-65 PSI at the gun , and it just blows everywhere.
HVLP's are the guns of today ,as todays paints are designed for HVLP as they are all High Solids. And more color and clear is sprayed on the car then in the air.
I guess no one reads what I posted on gun tips.
SprayTechYou don't know what you've got til it's gone
Matt's 1951 Chevy Fleetline- Driver
1967 Ford Falcon- Sold
1930's styled hand built ratrod project
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Wolfsburg Edition- sold
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08-10-2004 08:31 PM #7
Thats great guys,
I'm not mad or anything , I just want to know that the Info I post is going to some use.
Its not real easy to type the paint process , as there are some things that need to be tought hands on. I try and give it in easy to follow instructions, but sometimes it may not be clear to follow at times.
Just wish you guys were closer so I could show you instead ,as I like to teach.
SprayTech
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08-10-2004 08:37 PM #8
Tech
You're not that far from me, maybe one of this days I can head over your way and get some good first hand adviceKen Thomas
NoT FaDe AwaY and the music didn't die
The simplest road is usually the last one sought
Wild Willie & AA/FA's The greatest show in drag racing
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08-10-2004 08:42 PM #9
Hey DW, sounds like a volunteer prepper!!!
I read your postings, they's all good to me!!Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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08-10-2004 08:55 PM #10
No kidding BOB, I may need to get him here for a BLOCK SANDING PARTY ......LOL......That is if I ever get mine to that point as I havent worked on my 37 for a couple of months.
Bob , you have been a big help with helping me get my points across in easy to read and follow terms, as I can get to techinical at times.
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08-10-2004 09:06 PM #11
Always glad to help you if I can. Dummies like me can sometimes see the simple in thangs.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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08-11-2004 04:43 AM #12
Hey Tech, be careful about wishing for students!!! Wichita isn't that far of a drive for me!!! If you see a red Ford pickup with a white enclosed trailer sitting in your driveway you'll know that me and my Ranchero are there for lessons. If I ever get caught up on the other work around here and can get back on the beast I'm going to have a bunch of questions for you. Thanks for all the good advice on materials and technique you make available to us part time painters.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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08-11-2004 02:31 PM #13
Spray Tech - We all apreciate your tech posts.Keep them coming!Don Meyer, PhD-Mech Engr(48 GMC Trk/chopped/cab extended/caddy fins & a GM converted Rolls Royce Silver Shadow).
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08-11-2004 03:44 PM #14
Originally posted by Streets
BTW... Do you have a cross reference to DuPont for this paint number.. It's from a "Beau James" Silverado and I wanna use it fer my "Pail" this winter when I go the Red, White Starz, 'n Blue paint job w/new Black tufted cloth interior??
Color Fisher Ditzler
Blue 5230 2672
Sorry, but I can not cross reference to a Dupont color code number, as my touch mix I use is for PPG only.
I looked up the #'s you have here , and the 5230 is an Aztec Gold
And the 2672 was called a blue poly..............and that 2672 is an old color number used back in the early 90's.
Yo might call a dupont jobber and see if they can cross reference it , or just go ahead and use PPG
Thank you Roger. .
Another little bird