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The perfect spray gun. - 11/16/2005 10:43:29 AM   
Flyboy Dave



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Status: offline 		Check out the new HVLP (high volume low pressure) paint spray gun
from Harbor Freight. Just right for hobbying. It has a 4 oz. cup, and
interchangeable nozzles lets you shoot any type of paint. Get the nice
filter/regulator to go with it, and your next paint job will be a snap.

Required air pressure: 50 psi
Air consumption: 2.1-3.2 CFM

FBD.

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 11/16/2005 4:49:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		Been eyeballing that rascal. So, I visited the store and noticed HF has a couple different models of these detail guns. Some of them are made in China and some are made in Taiwan. Just in case anyone has a preference , it might be a good idea to check country of origin.

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/13/2005 1:42:17 AM   
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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/13/2005 11:12:47 AM   
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Theyre smaller than the pics on the post!! LOL...

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/13/2005 11:26:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've tried to use several $39 "import" detail guns over the years and every one of them has ended up in the trash can after it destroyed a paint job. (Maybe not the first on, but eventually it will) Spend the $ right up front and get the Binks detail gun. Take care of it and it will be the last gun you ever buy. I can't speak for anyone else, but in my case, you really do get what you pay for...

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/13/2005 12:52:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		I don't intend to cause a fuss here, but it seems to me that
depending on what material your spraying sort of drives the
equipment thats required.

Example;
I spray latex and get excellent results
with a cheap single action Badger.

Regards
Roby

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/15/2005 1:40:57 AM   
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I'm in the market for a good Binks or DeVilbiss gun. Which model Binks Detail gun did you get? Is it a Gravity feed HVLP? And, can you get rebuild parts for it?

Thanks,

Bob

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/15/2005 1:22:43 PM   
daven



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Status: offline 		I use a very similar gun sold at menards for $25 (No regulator). It has worked well for me.

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/21/2005 9:34:57 PM   
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Those HVLP Harbour Freight jobs are great for primer, beyond that forget it.

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/21/2005 10:32:28 PM   
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ORIGINAL: fl-copters

Those HVLP Harbour Freight jobs are great for primer, beyond that forget it.


Well....I don't know about that. I painted the blue on my hot rod with a Harbor
Freight $15.00 detail gun. It comes down to thinning the paint correctly, adjusting
the gun correctly, and the operators technique applying the paint.

FBD.


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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/22/2005 1:33:06 AM   
N1EDM



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Status: offline 		Nice ride, Flyboy...

Does she have a sister?

Beautiful rod. Would love one of my own someday.

Bob

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/22/2005 2:21:19 AM   
Flyboy Dave



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Status: offline 		Thanks, Bob.....no, sorry.....It's a one of a kind.

I really did paint it with this inexpensive gun, the round water trap, and the little
regulator was another 10 bucks.

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/26/2005 1:54:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		I've been in the paint business 32 years. Perfect gun right now would be IWATA 300 GRAVITY but at $350 I don't think you guys will run out and get one. Get a small gravity feed HVLP touch up gun and you will never use the BINKS like touch up gun again....

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RE: The perfect spray gun. - 12/26/2005 2:12:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Question about the HVLP's.
Stands for High Volume Low Pressure right?
15 years or so ago when I started restoring the Cub in my Avitar they were just starting to be talked about in Sport Aviation...the EAA magazine. Folks talked about them as though they were the second coming but the system was very expensive. If I recall correctly it wasn't only a type of gun but the "compressor" itself was part of it's success. They actually warmed the air some.
Have they changed since then and now you can use a standard compressor?
Thanks!
JLK


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