HVLP spray guns

[Kurt Bozarth]

I've purchased several of the Harbor Freight detail guns - they are
great for primer and base coats but prove their worth (or lack there of)
with clear coats. You get what you pay for, especially when it spits on
your last pass.  I use a better quality gun for my clear coats.
 
Kurt


-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]
On Behalf Of John Gausby
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 1:09 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: HVLP spray guns


The gun from Harbor freight is a "Central Pneumatic" HVLP detail gun. It
looks like a copy of the Sata.      Item #46719.   The cost is $60 . A
little more if shipping is needed. Most large cities have a store. Allow
some extra time if you have a store near you. Lots of stuff to look at.
 
If i painted more often then i would invest in a Sata....however i only
paint about once to twice a year so it will be quite a while before i
wear this gun out.  It does a great job when adjusted correctly for
model use. I have been setting pressure at 30 PSI and the spray pattern
as narrow as possible. Material flow adjustment for PPG Concept is about
1 1/2 turns out from fully closed. It doesn't take much.
 
The gun that Buddy described from Advance looks good also. 
 
Back in the 80's i spent $150 on a Binks detail gun and found that it
was not worth it for the small amount of painting that i did. I also use
a Paashe VL airbrush for small work and love it!!
 
John
 
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Amir Neshati <mailto:amirneshati at earthlink.net>  
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Sent: 8/13/2003 3:04:00 AM 
Subject: Re: HVLP spray guns

Well, if you change your mind about the Sata, here's a link that has the
best prices
on them.....the Sata Mini Jet SR has a 7" wide fan, which is the widest
of the smaller guns
that I know of...........Well, last time I checked a bunch of places,
they had the best prices,
so do a little research before I spend your money ;-)
http://www.everhartsales.com
 
You can also check www.harborfreight.com  their HVLP stuff seem to be
doing well
for the people I know. I think you can get a small gun for around $60ish
including the
regulator. I believe they ship for free for most items over $50.
 
Another place to look is E-Bay. I've seen a lot of retailers advertise
there and you 
should be able to find a few online sellers there.
 
If you're getting a smaller gun, and it will be your only gun, look for
a 1.0 mm tip. Anything
smaller may not pass some primers through. The paint/primer Radio South
sells will work
great.
 
Amir
 
 
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Steve  <mailto:kessler at kingwoodcable.net> & Cindy Kessler 
To: discussion at nsrca.org 
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 6:30 PM
Subject: HVLP spray guns

I am looking for a moderatly priced HVLP spray gun to paint PPG Concept
on my pattern fuse.  I have looked at the Sata mini gun, but at +$200,
it is more than I want to spend.  Is there a cheaper gun that can give
good paint finishes?
 
Thanks - Steve

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