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Old 04-09-2009, 03:51 PM
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Old 04-09-2009, 06:09 PM
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The hvlp guns today don't use the special compressor, they just use your regular air supply. We had a one those first hvlp guns with its own air supply over 20 years ago, and the air heating up was a problem. It made the paint dry too fast and caused a lot of dry spray and orange peel.



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That's interesting, I didn't like them 10 years ago and I don't think I'd like one now.
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Old 04-09-2009, 06:33 PM
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I wasn't meaning anything bad about it, I just didn't want someone thinking they had to buy a hvlp gun with its own air supply.

Sorry if I offended anyone, it wasn't meant that way.



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Old 04-09-2009, 08:28 PM
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Now were getting somewhere!!
I dont think you guys should get offended about other peopls opinions,heres why,I have read about litrealy 15 ways to shoot paint on the different fourms,on paintin custom car forms ect, we all have an opinion and I like to hear all the different opinions and take from each what works for me! Isnt that what this is about we all pitch in to help and we all skin a cat different!! we use what works for us.Out the door again will see you all later!!
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That's funny :biggrin2.gif: I had forgot all about the vacuum cleaner HLVP guns that came out years ago. Yeah, those were a hoot. Now You just crank up your regular compressor , run it through a regulator,crank it down to about 15-20 lbs [for this paint ] and spray away. Lets get one thing straight I'm not a painter by any means, but I can lay certain paints very well. I guess that makes me a specialist.... As far as the touchy feely thing,,,as we get to know each other over time this will all equal out . Believe me, we all have something in common. I don't mean the Cubs. It's something else that draws us to the Cubs to begin with.
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Old 04-09-2009, 09:49 PM
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Well I will be the first to say I am wrong. I did a little googling and they still use those type of guns.

I am a mobile auto glass tech and am in body shops every day. I don't see any production shops using them, and it has been 15 years since I was a painter in a body shop. Maybe there are parts of the country where they use them for production, I dont' know. I think they were first designed for furniture refinishing.

I would think for the home shop a hvlp gun using a normal air supply would be the easiest route. I still use my Devilbliss gfg 503 gravity feed gun that I bought over 20 years ago and love it. Best money I have spent.


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I have painted my own cars since I was 16 years old. I can tell you I have tried many different types of setups. Like all painters I have favorite colors that I love to paint, and a few favorite tools I love.

Over the last few years I have been trying out different brands of paint with the base clear type paints. In the past I always shot Martin Senior paints, but their Ultra 7000 series cured me. I never could get the clear to flow out worth a darn.

Now days I use Dupont Chroma Base for base clear jobs. I also like the Omni paints for single stage stuff.

I guess it all boils down to using the equipment you are comfortable with, and using good materials.

I used to swear by etching primers, but had problems with some, so now I usually go with a quality epoxy primer, the do my filler work, followed by a two part filler primer. Lots of block sanding, then paint.

I had a hell of a time painting my GTS, because of paint match problems, then clear coat problems ect... but if you want to check out what can be done in a barn yard, and two car garage check out my GTS Dart page.

http://www.gtsdave.com/html/body_work.html

I havent updated it in a long time, but it will give you an idea of what can be done with a lot of determination, and hard work. It is a continuous learning process, so take notes, experiment, and most of all have fun with it. It is no longer a hobby when it isn't fun anymore.

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