©2017 The Eastwood Company. It features a control trigger that will allow you to spray in pattern up to 10 inches. Spraying Rust-o-leum in a HVLP gun Spraying Rust-o-leum in a HVLP gun. Here's a question that requires the do-it-your-self experience. http://www.flood.com/Flood/CustomerSupport/FAQ/DIY/Penetrol+FAQ.htm. Be sure to check your tip size so it is correct for a slightly thicker material. If you're familiar with your gun, you should have no problems. You ca always add another coat, but dealing with drips and sags defeats the purpose of spraying, which is efficiency and quality of finish. Always strain material through a medium to fine mesh filter before spraying. By With synthetic enamel, you basically mix reducer with your paint and thatâs it. HVLP paint gun. Hereâs what Kevin Tetz and Eastwood recommends for the Concourse HVLP gun. I've sprayed alot of Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer using standard enamel reducer from the auto parts store. Advice for spraying Engine enamel with HVLP gun Advice for spraying Engine enamel with HVLP gun. Flowed out beautifully. Aerosol paint cans are convenient for sure....BUT Rustoleum in bulk is pretty cheap! The final control which is very important will be the fan control. The “fan” is how long the shape of spray pattern is.  If you spray a test on a scrap piece of paper or cardboard for a split second you will want to see the paint resemble a football shape. The fan control allows you to change the shape from a football all the way down to a dot.  For over all paint jobs such as an exterior of a vehicle we recommend taking your fan control and opening it all the way up and then turn it back down an 1/8 to a 1/4 turn. This will achieve the best atomization of your paint to give you the best possible results. Hopefully this will allow you to comfortably understand the settings of your new spray gun. If you’re still hungry for some more information we have an excellent video with Kevin Tetz which goes even further in depth to make sure your next paint job turns out right and makes people say WOW.  Click here to jump on over to our YouTube channel to see Kevin in action. Spraying Latex and Benjamin Moore Advance with Fuji HVLP « on: July 28, 2013, 07:54 AM » I just bought a brand new Fuji Mini Mite 4 with a gravity fed gun and wanted some input from those of you that have had success spraying it. High quality acrylic urethane paints should be sprayed with high volume, high pressure compressed air driven sprayers. I assume it's oil based not latex. Copyright © 2020, Antique Automobile Club of America. These paint guns increased the efficiency of how much paint actually made it to the panel saving you from wasted paint. Anybody had any experience with this? It's time to redo my 3 gas pumps in the yard and I thought I'd change brands to GULF and paint them with orange Rust-o-leum in my HVLP gun. Eventually I'll try the HVLP gig.....for fussier jobs. I have always used a regular old fashioned spray gun with a quart can, or hooked it to a 3 gal pot for bigger jobs. I painted the bottom of one of my trailers and it worked fine on the steel framing, but will it work on flat smooth body panels? Powered by Invision Community. I thought this thread was about spraying with an HVLP, not brushing??? That way you can use slow, medium, or fast depending on the weather conditions. Spraying SW Proclassic acrylic latex. My problem was that it took a long time to cure, so when I set it back on the jackstands with rags on them, the paint moved around a little, leaving marks. If you donât enjoy brushing on latex paint, or if you are not able to achieve the level of quality in your painting that youâd like, then you should try spraying latex paint with HVLP equipment. Jump to Latest Follow ... MF's got wiped out by oil base enamel. These sprayers should have at least a 60 gallon compressed air tank in order to maintain high velocity air at regulated pressure. You might want to check out using Penetrol paint conditioner. Paul Dobbin, Fill the paint cup with enamel paint and attach to the HVLP Spray Gun. Practice on a scrap board first until you get your settings right, then go for it! June 28, 2006. Most HVLP spray guns will use 10-14 scfm at 40 psi.
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You might want to check out using Penetrol paint conditioner. Moore, job came out great! The latex enamel may be difficult to work with. HVLP is High volume low-pressure sprayer technique that is used to paint, varnish, retouching, and similar kind of job.
Originally Posted By: KenHupp20
can be used for spraying or brushing ,sorry. While you will get acceptable results with a siphon feed spray gun, you will get better results by using a high-volume, low-pressure gun, which sprays paint at the same rate but with much less overspray. Choose one that has a hopper size large enough for the job that you are interested in doing. However, airless sprayers do not provide the same quality of finish that you can achieve with an HVLP Spray Gun. In some applications, the painter finds that "spraying" the paint is the best method. Not likely, this stuff sticks like SSSSSS to a blanket, unless the surface was very contaminated. All rights reserved. The first thing that will catch your attention is the sturdy construction. Last year we remodeled our kitchen an I shot the cabinet doors with SW Pro Classic Alkyd Acrylic using the $100 HVLP turbine from Harbor Freight. I painted the bottom of one of my trailers and it worked fine on the steel framing, but will it work on flat smooth body panels? Put on a respirator and then turn on the compressor. Open the paint reservoir cap of the HVLP spray gun and pour the paint mix in. The best thing about having an HVLP spray gun kit is itâs very handy to use for large and small surfaces. This next image is of the location of the fluid control. This changes how far the fluid needle can be pulled back ultimately controlling how much paint can come out when you pull the trigger. If you tighten this all the way in you’ll actually be able to make it so you cannot even pull the trigger far enough to let any paint out. The recommended setting for this is a tricky one as it is more about personally preference. Most painters, including myself, recommend leaving the fluid control all the way open to allow the maximum amount through to create a nice wet coat each time you spray. Then, if you need just a mist of paint to somewhere such as a tight corner, you can just slightly pull back on the trigger to let a little bit of paint back. Since Rustoleum does not market a reducer I contacted the Rustoleum tech, he recomended acetone.I have been using Rustoleum for years to spray frames etc. Ron Taylor first started using acrylic trim paints in 2004, and is now an authority in the UK on the application of water-based paints with brush, roller and spray. Often used in areas of higher traffic once reserved for oil-based paints, latex enamel paints are applied using traditional painting methods. I've sprayed a lot of varnish but not much paint so I could use some help. I have never sprayed with my HVLP. I have shot this paint with regular mineral spirits too, but expect a slow dry/flash, this paint really does a lot better with a hardener added to the mix. December 3, 2008 in General Discussion. By Paul Dobbin, December 3, 2008 in General Discussion. Both systems can be sprayed with HVLP or LVLP spray guns and we will talk about this in other posts and show you full length videos inside VIP. This mix sprays out real nice, lays down well. That mixture information is exactly what I wanted and to. If you are paing a vehicle, you can let this paint cure about a month, then color sand, and buff polish to a brilliant shine. For spraying a whole car, a 1.3mm tip is recommended. We recommend painting between 25-30 psi while the trigger is pulled. You may see some paint tech sheets which refer to a painting air pressure of 8-10. Acrylic enamel is a harder paint in general because you actually add activator to your mixture. I have found that if you thin with acetone in lieu of mineral spirits the Rustoleum not only flows much better, it dries more completely and much quicker. Thanks. When painters "enamel" trim what exactly is the product they spray? I've done this with very good results. Copyright © 2020, Antique Automobile Club of America. Sign up for a new account in our community. He goes on to focus on HVLP for spraying acrylic paint. e thinned for HVLP spraying, and typically 5-10% works for pressure feed, while 10% or furniture use, do not use latex wall paint. Share ... with no ill effects. Step 2 Test the spray pattern on a scrap piece of wood or metal. Since every sprayer is different, the only advice I can give is to TRY IT!
Originally Posted By: Paul Dobbin
Here's a question that requires the do-it-your-self experience. This is more my choice than anything else. I think I used regular paint thinner from Home Depot. Behr paints are a high-quality paint best suited for airless paint sprayers. When spraying clear coat I like to up the pressure 2-3 psi for a little more atomization and better flow out. Reactions: [email protected] ... a sprayer to get too much on. Born were first HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure). While it is not a BC/CC, Urethane, or Auto Acrylic enamel, it is a tough paint, and can be very durable. The viscosity (thickness) of latex paint makes it hard for spray guns to fully atomize the paint, meaning that it's difficult with a lower pressure turbine unit to break the material up into small enough particles to get an ultra smooth surface. Reseal the cap, and then adjust the pressure of the spray gun to 20 pounds per square inch. If you are only painting a small panel such as a door or fender, pick one with an 8 oz or so hopper. The last time I used Rust-O-leum for a brushing project, I put it away and got some Benj. How to Apply Behr Paint with a Sprayer. I was wondering what kind of compressor do I need for a hvlp spray gun. HLVP or High-volume, low-pressure gun can be purchased from a number of retailers including Loweâs, Harbor Freight, or Grainger. With Rust-o-leum paint in a spray gun, what's needed to get it to flow out like automotive paint? HVLP systems are not designed to spray heavier bodied latex paint. You have a project that needs some paint? It may not be as tough in salt/moisture environments, like POR 15, Rust Bullit,Zero Rust, but for our purposes they won't be sitting in moisture and salt. Post in the forum instead. While it is not a BC/CC, Urethane, or Auto Acrylic enamel, it is a tough paint, and can be very durable. Recommended Posts. Iâm getting more confident in using my spray gun and since Iâve used Polycrylic in an HVLP sprayer, I cannot wait to try other waterborne wood finishes in ⦠Of course, it hasn't been exposed to the road yet, so maybe it'll peel off in sheets. On the other hand, this product weighs only 11.2 pounds for easy portability. This video for an airless spray painted kitchen in Warwick shows that Ron knows what he is talking about! I use mostly 100% acrylic latex paints for high quality exterior signs (usually applied with roller/brush). Here's a photo (it looks ashy gray, but is high-gloss black, the arrow points to a sag I had from laying it on too thick): I would recommend two thin coats rather than one thick one. In this case, you may add a small amount of Floetrol additive and a small amount of water to aid in thinning the paint. I think you will be surprised how nice, the Rusto paint can look, if sprayed with the right ingredients mixed in.........Fred. HVLP Spraying using an Acrylic paint - viscosity question. Unless you are spraying acrylic enamel from a can, you will need an air spray gun and a compressor to apply it -- it is not a job for an airless sprayer. Share Followers 0. Step 4 Apply all primer and finish coats in a dust free, properly ventilated paint booth. Probably not ideal, and perhaps why it stayed soft for longer than I expected, but no problems otherwise. The instructions on the Rustoleum can say to use mineral spirits to thin for spraying. It's easy! Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. Fill the cup of a siphon gun about 3/4 full of acrylic enamel and screw the cup onto the gun. Rustoleum, or any other enamel type paint, using this ratio for mixing 8-4-1, thats 8 parts paint, 4 parts slow, medium or fast automotive enamel redcuer, and 1 part generic acrylic enamel hardener (Evercoats DOI wetlook). I spray Rustoleum occasionally out of my primer gun. I was amazed at how well they turned out, especially for being my first time spraying anything. Now let’s get into the reason you all clicked to read this article, how to properly set up the spray gun to achieve the best possible paint job. The spray gun I will be using as an example will be our Concours Pro paint gun, which is pictured above. The first thing I will talk about setting up will be air pressure since this can and should be done before you even put paint into your gun. Each spray gun will have three controls and their locations may differ slightly. Check your instructions to ensure you move the correct ones. Since that is out of the way let’s show you where on the Eastwood Concours Pro you can find the air control. Add the water and el, T WITH HVLP ⦠Usually the instructions that come with the gun will have a handy spray gun tip size chart too. Recently, I began using Benjamin Moore's Aura exterior acrylic latex paint, and, overall, love it, but would like to spray it with my HVLP on moderate sized carved panels to avoid brush marks. By special55, October 12, 2009 in Technical. If you are hesitant, you could alway buy, an automotive acyrlic enamel such as Dupont, PPG, or even a Urethane based topcoat. I have a cabinet that I need to spray enamel to match a customers trim in there house. Have you ever wondered what it would take to paint your own car? Save yourself tons of money by doing the paint job at home. For years and years the go to standard spray gun was a Binks siphon fed gun. These spray guns were best used with lacquer based paint while holding huge distances from the panels to apply the paint.  As paint technology increased so did the demand for new paint guns to lay smooth glass like finishes. Born were first HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure). These paint guns increased the efficiency of how much paint actually made it to the panel saving you from wasted paint. Now instead of holding the paint gun up to 18 inches from the panel these new guns have you spraying at 6-8 inches. Step 1. I save the HVLP for more visible work. I've also used enamel reducer with the lower priced "equipment enamels" sold at Fleet Farm with good results. I painted my torque tube with high-gloss black Rustoleum epoxy and thinned it about 15%. 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