[Heathkit] Paint gun for boat anchors

[Rodger]

People buying the "conversion" type HVLP guns should also be aware that 
they do require a lot of air and a small compressor is not going to keep 
up unless the spraying is very intermittent.  Also realize that with the 
volume of air being used any moisture in the air problems are going to 
be more noticeable so generally results will be better if you use a 50 
or 100 foot section of hose between the compressor and HVLP gun (gives 
the air a further chance to cool and the moisture to condense) and then 
use a filter/water separator/regulator just before a short swivel hose 
to your HVLP gun.  The better HVLP outfits are dedicated setups with 
their own air source but they are definitely overkill for limited BA 
restoration.

Rodger WQ9E

C E wrote:
> HVLP-High volume Low Pressure. This is something that
> the painting industry came out to prevent material
> coming out of the gun from staying in the air and
> going to the target paint piece. I personally don't
> like them  because I feel that I can get a better
> spray with conventional paint guns. 
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> Rattle cans are fine but remember that they have
> limits. I'd opt to use a model paint gun and a hobby
> compressor for most BA work. In fact, that is how I
> painted a 32V2 cabinet. 
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