If you get an HVLP system capable of handling two guns, you can put a "y" in the
air line and feed a forced air tyvek hood - thus providing fresh air (setting
the pump unit in clear air). A major advantage to the HVLP system for home use.
Have used this system many times and it works quite well. Both the hoods, Y
fittings and short air line, from the Y which hangs on your belt, to the hood
are available for this application.
Cleve Lee
A198 MonoXS, N396ST
On Mon, 21 Oct 2002, "Paul McAllister" wrote:
>
> Hi Miles,
>
> I purchased a HVLP gun with 1.6 & 2 MM nozzles. So far I have only used for
> smooth prime and it has worked very nicely. I have had no experience using
> it with other paint types yet.
>
> Regards, Paul
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Miles McCallum" <milesm@avnet.co.uk>
> 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
>
> The Europa Club website is at <<a
href="http://mail.cswebmail.com/jump/http://www.europaclub.org.uk>">http://www.europaclub.org.uk>;
>
>
>
> The Europa Club website is at <<a
href="http://mail.cswebmail.com/jump/http://www.europaclub.org.uk>">http://www.europaclub.org.uk>;
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