Being a novice to spray painting I did a bit of research (Web surfing) and
the decision regarding the type of gun is similar to the decision made when
buying a computer (first decide what programs you want to run and then pick
the hardware appropriate for those applications). For painting first choose
the paint, then the type of gun based on the paint manufacturer's
recommendation. Remember also that the pressure and output rate of your
compressor must be suitable for the type of gun.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
A070
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Behalf Of Miles McCallum
Subject: Paint guns
Having worn out my old spray gun, I'm in the process of looking for a new
one... I'm considering HVLP, but find that those I talk to are 50/50 for and
against....
pros and cons of HVLP seem to be (1) much less overspray (2) harder to set
up (3) paint comes out less finely atomised and needs more time/thinners to
flow out....
Budget is up to about 150.
Initially it'll be used for painting ali and fabric (the Auster is in the
workshop for fuselage recovering) but no doubt it'll be used on some bits of
the Europa as well.
Comments, suggestions?
all the best,
Miles
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