HVLP equipment

Jfwtc · Post by **Jfwtc** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:43 pm

Looking for suggestions for the best HVLP spray equipment for applying Awlgrip without breaking the bank! JFWTC

Post by **Tim** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 1:15 pm

I'm using this turbine system from TP Tools:

Showtime 90 HVLP Turbine

They regularly sell "slightly damaged" units on Ebay, which is how I bought mine. There was no sign of damage on my brand-new unit.

Buy the gravity-feed gun, whichever gun you choose. It's much easier to use than the other type.

I found with Awlgrip that it was best to use the slowest reducer (hot weather reducer) with this turbine gun because the turbine slightly warms the air; this was causing the regular reducer to flash too quickly, creating orange peel in the surface since the paint couldn't self-level fast enough. The slower reducer greatly helped in orange peel reduction.

If you have a compressor, you can just use an HVLP conversion gun with your compressed air. I don't have a compressor at this point, so I stuck with the turbine for the moment.

Jfwtc · Post by **Jfwtc** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 11:16 pm

Thank you for the response.
Are there advantages or disadvantages to using turbine or compressed air?

Post by **Tim** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:46 am

I think it depends on what you have in your shop, and what you intend to do. If you don't have a compressor and don't intend to get one, the turbine is a good option. I think compressed air probably works the best for spraying in the end, but I've been happy with the turbine.

Rogue Sailor · Post by **Rogue Sailor** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 4:55 pm

I have a FUJI HVLP system which I used to paint Interthane Plus two part epoxy paint on my Tanzer 26 hull. Its a great machine. I've used the optional top feed gun for touch up work and for applying spar varnish.

http://www.FUJISPRAY.COM