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phactor9

Joined: 16 Jun 2011
Posts: 78

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:27 am Post subject: Paint sprayer recommendations?

I'm in the market for a paint sprayer. I'm leaning toward a low-end HVLP, hopefully not exceeding $300-ish. Lowe's has three models; HV1900USG, HV2900USG and HV3900USG ($90 to $150). Sears has a couple (Campbell Hausfeld HV2002 -$200 and HV2500 - $300). Then there's Harbor Freight ($100).

 

So, what experiences does everyone have?

 

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00988586000P?prdNo=1

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=326055-89183-HV3900USG

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-volume-low-pressure-spray-gun-kit-44677.html

 

Phil H.



  

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Mike Welch

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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:30 am Post subject: Paint sprayer recommendations?

Hey big Phil,



  I have the Sears Campbell Hausfeld one.  I like it a lot.  Easy to use, easy to adjust.  Works good for me.



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undoctor

Joined: 21 Oct 2008
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:27 pm Post subject: Paint sprayer recommendations?

Phil,

Be sure to consider the type that has the paint canister on top.

My next one will, for sure. 

Dave Kulp

Bethlehem, PA

FireFly11DMK



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On Dec 26, 2011, at 12:24 PM, Phil <phactor9(at)yahoo.com (phactor9(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:



[quote]I'm in the market for a paint sprayer. I'm leaning toward a low-end HVLP, hopefully not exceeding $300-ish. Lowe's has three models; HV1900USG, HV2900USG and HV3900USG ($90 to $150). Sears has a couple (Campbell Hausfeld HV2002 -$200 and HV2500 - $300). Then there's Harbor Freight ($100).

 

So, what experiences does everyone have?

 

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00988586000P?prdNo=1

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=326055-89183-HV3900USG

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-volume-low-pressure-spray-gun-kit-44677.html

 

Phil H.



  

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phactor9

Joined: 16 Jun 2011
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:03 pm Post subject: Paint sprayer recommendations?

Right - gravity feed. I heard they use all the paint but are typically pint-capacity, whereas the siphon feeds leave some at the bottom and are usually quart capacity. I still would prefer the gravity feed.

 

I also just found the Fuji line of Mini-Mite 3-stage and 4-stage systems (see http://hvlp.net/ and http://hvlpsales.com/). Isn't it funny how you shell out a few thousand for the covering kit and paint, and then try to get cheap when it comes to buying the equipment to apply it?

  

 Phil

 

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From: David Kulp <undoctor(at)ptd.net>

Subject: Re: Paint sprayer recommendations?

To: "kolb-list(at)matronics.com" <kolb-list(at)matronics.com>

Date: Monday, December 26, 2011, 3:24 PM



   Phil,

 Be sure to consider the type that has the paint canister on top.

 My next one will, for sure. 

 



 Dave Kulp

 Bethlehem, PA

 FireFly11DMK

 

Sent from my iPhone

 

On Dec 26, 2011, at 12:24 PM, Phil <phactor9(at)yahoo.com (phactor9(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:

 

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		        I'm in the market for a paint sprayer. I'm leaning toward a low-end HVLP, hopefully not exceeding $300-ish. Lowe's has three models; HV1900USG, HV2900USG and HV3900USG ($90 to $150). Sears has a couple (Campbell Hausfeld HV2002 -$200 and HV2500 - $300). Then there's Harbor Freight ($100).

 

So, what experiences does everyone have?

 

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00988586000P?prdNo=1

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=326055-89183-HV3900USG

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-volume-low-pressure-spray-gun-kit-44677.html

 

Phil H.



  

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undoctor

Joined: 21 Oct 2008
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Location: Bethelhem, PA

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:22 pm Post subject: Paint sprayer recommendations?

Ahhh, for sure.  That's the nature of the beast...  The human beast!

     

     A blessed and prosperous year to all Kolbers and those you love!

     

     Dave Kulp

     Bethlehem, PA

     FireFly 11DMK

     

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                 I also just found the Fuji line of Mini-Mite 3-stage and                 4-stage systems (see http://hvlp.net/ and http://hvlpsales.com/).                 Isn't it funny how you shell out a few thousand for the                 covering kit and paint, and then try to get cheap when                 it comes to buying the equipment to apply it?

                

               Phil

               

                 --- On Mon, 12/26/11, David Kulp <undoctor(at)ptd.net> (undoctor(at)ptd.net)                 wrote:

               

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                 From: David Kulp <undoctor(at)ptd.net> (undoctor(at)ptd.net)

                 Subject: Re: Paint sprayer recommendations?

                 To: "kolb-list(at)matronics.com" (kolb-list(at)matronics.com)                 <kolb-list(at)matronics.com> (kolb-list(at)matronics.com)

                 Date: Monday, December 26, 2011, 3:24 PM

                 

                                                         Phil,

                     Be sure to consider the type that has the paint                       canister on top.

                     My next one will, for sure. 

                     

                     

                     Dave Kulp

                     Bethlehem, PA

                     FireFly11DMK

                     

                       Sent from my iPhone

                     

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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:54 pm Post subject: Paint sprayer recommendations?

I have a low end Graco unit that came from Aircraft Spruce probably 20  years ago.  Still works great.  Have shot everything from Imron and  Awlgrip to staged car paint and clearcoat to water based latex paint over the  years.  Iâ€™ve always used the conventional underslung quart paint  container.  Recollection is it works fine either pressure or suction  depending on viscosity.  Get a good long hose to get more cool down and  lots of clearance from the explosive environment. With urethanes I use a poor  mans pressure breather.....kitchen exhaust fan with 50 feet of pool vac hose  plumbed to a cheap face mask.   Again lots of clearance from  the  spray environment to the air intake.  I donâ€™t understand the sales pitches  for more expensive  2 and 3 stage units....Inside the HVLP box there is a  very standard Lamb/Ametek  house central vacuum motor/ fan at least on the  two units I have looked at.  Single stage should work just fine with a  moderate length of hose... 

  

 Bob

  

  

    From: Phil (phactor9(at)yahoo.com) 

 Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 10:24 AM

 To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com (kolb-list(at)matronics.com) 

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                     I'm in the market for a paint sprayer. I'm leaning toward a low-end        HVLP, hopefully not exceeding $300-ish. Lowe's has three models;        HV1900USG, HV2900USG and HV3900USG ($90 to $150). Sears has a couple        (Campbell Hausfeld HV2002 -$200 and HV2500 - $300). Then there's Harbor        Freight ($100).

       

So, what experiences does everyone have?

       

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00988586000P?prdNo=1

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=326055-89183-HV3900USG

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-volume-low-pressure-spray-gun-kit-44677.html

       

Phil H.



        

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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:58 pm Post subject: Paint sprayer recommendations?

Phil



I used a $50 Lowes Kobalt "Latex Spray Gun" to spray Behr and Sherwin Williams latex on my Pietenpol and Titan Tornado with good results.  Check out the links below for pictures and descriptions:



http://home.comcast.net/~mmorrison123/piet.html

http://home.comcast.net/~mmorrison123/Tornado.htm



Malcolm Morrison



From: "Phil" <phactor9(at)yahoo.com>

To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 12:24:47 PM

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I'm in the market for a paint sprayer. I'm leaning toward a low-end HVLP, hopefully not exceeding $300-ish. Lowe's has three models; HV1900USG, HV2900USG and HV3900USG ($90 to $150). Sears has a couple (Campbell Hausfeld HV2002 -$200 and HV2500 - $300). Then there's Harbor Freight ($100).

 

So, what experiences does everyone have?

 

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00988586000P?prdNo=1

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=326055-89183-HV3900USG

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-volume-low-pressure-spray-gun-kit-44677.html

 

Phil H.



  

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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:52 am Post subject: Paint sprayer recommendations?

I used a low priced Graco copy sprayer to spray my plane it cost me something like $30. The low pressure high volume sprayers use less paint but you will never save enough paint on one plane to recoup the cost of a high priced sprayer. 



 My advice is learn then practice. There is an art to a good finish and color.  I'm not a great painter but I have learned a few things not to do. Find out what the best under coat to paint for the color you want. Trust me trying to get red to look red over the silver coat just doesn't work well. Spray in cooler temps. When it is cool the paint will flow together before it drys to give you a smooth finish. You can use a retarder in warm weather but it is a trial and error process.

 



Enjoy

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I used a $50 Lowes Kobalt "Latex Spray Gun" to spray Behr and Sherwin Williams latex on my Pietenpol and Titan Tornado with good results.  Check out the links below for pictures and descriptions:

 

http://home.comcast.net/~mmorrison123/piet.html

http://home.comcast.net/~mmorrison123/Tornado.htm

 

Malcolm Morrison



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To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com (kolb-list(at)matronics.com)

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 I'm in the market for a paint sprayer. I'm leaning toward a low-end HVLP, hopefully not exceeding $300-ish. Lowe's has three models; HV1900USG, HV2900USG and HV3900USG ($90 to $150). Sears has a couple (Campbell Hausfeld HV2002 -$200 and HV2500 - $300). Then there's Harbor Freight ($100).

  

So, what experiences does everyone have?

 

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00988586000P?prdNo=1

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=326055-89183-HV3900USG

 http://www.harborfreight.com/high-volume-low-pressure-spray-gun-kit-44677.html

 

Phil H.



  

 

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