[NSRCA-discussion] Paint

[Dean Funk]

Steven,

Thanks for the link, I have a $400 Sata minijet and
have been looking for a back up / primer gun. Looks
like you found a great low priced solution. It's nice
that you get the regulator - the sata regulator I just
got cost $80 bucks....

I've got 3 cheap hvlp guns that I have been trying
with mixed results. I guess comparing anything to the
sata could be dispointing. I found the 1mm tip is
perfect with DCC mixed to 50% with reducer.

About to order one thanks, Dean




--- Steven Maxwell <patternrules at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Well I been doing some painting and haven't painted
> in 25 years so things 
> have changed. I first tried a $25 Menards HVLP
> detail gun with mixed 
> results, the biggest problem was it has a teflon
> part  they call an 0-ring 
> that goes inbetween the fluid nossle and body, the
> big problem was 2 of the 
> 3 I got that part was crushed in manufacturing and
> as you would guess very 
> mixed results.
> So looked around found  a few different models even
> ordered a De Vilbiss 
> starting line detail hvlp to my surprise it required
> 8 CFM well the small 
> compressors (mine 6 gallon 2 hp) is only rated at
> 3.7 at 30 and 2.2 at 90, 
> so I sent it back for a refund without even taking
> out of the packaging.
> Most of what I found was in the area of 3.5 to 4 CFM
> model HVLP detail guns 
> except for one the Harbor frieght $59.95 which was
> rated at 2.9, so I took a 
> chance on it not wanting to spend $300 for painting
> once or twice a year. 
> Well I just done some testing on it and I got to
> tell you I don't see how it 
> could get any better great atomination, it comes
> with a 1mm needle which I 
> thought maybe a little big but to my delight the fan
> pattern is 4" with 
> moderate fluid flow and well reduced paint. The big
> thing I really noticed 
> was how clean it stayed during use compaired to the
> cheapy it was like it 
> didn't get any paint on it at anytime, no build up
> on air nozzles or fluid 
> tip.
> It comes with a regulator that I put on next to the
> body and a filter before 
> that set to 29 PSI and the compressor to highest it
> will go.
> If you looking for an inexpensive detail gun this is
> a keeper.  
>
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90978
> I'll add that they have a cheap external mix
> airbrush that I used for 
> cleaning parts after painting which is just the
> ticket for easy clean up.
> 
> Steve Maxwell
> 
>
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