..........well, at least I'm gonna give it a try.
At a location where there happens to be a 98" diagonal "Silver Fire Light Fusion" screen getting placed,
...........today will find me trying the Wagner's new Control Spray HVLP "All in one" Paint Gun. ( $49-$69.00)
I have already, as illustrated in the photos and the Movie file,(...soon to comee....) applied the first light coat. Forgive my seeming caution in not depending upon a untried piece of Spray Gear for such an important step. I used my trusty Ingersoll Rand 720 this time. Could it be "The Last Time?" I will be able to ascertain quickly enough if the performance of this Gun is up to the task in hand. You all will too, for this next step today will also get filmed.
YouTube, anyone?
This Gun is specifically intended for use with thin lacquers and paints.
Does it produce a even enough pattern to allow for painting overlapping rows without necessary repetition back and forth usually needed for filling in weak spots?
Does it "Spit" because of inconsistent pressure delivery?
Is it too unwieldy what with the compressor motor hanging over one's hand?
Does it produce too much over spray, even being a HVLP, than a dedicated HVLP?
All of the above will be answered by this PM. Should the answers be positive, the arrival of such a piece of Spray gear will change the outlook of a great many DIY'ers as far as the acceptability of the expense required to effect spraying ANY type paint (....with the resulting excellent finish...) on any surface.
Heres what the Box looks like;
Here is a Photo of the Gun itself.....in hand.
A close up....,
All HVLP Guns depend upon creating a mixing of considerable air volume with the paint to atomize the spray. This produces the smooth finishes HVLPs are noted for. It also, when combined with a Paint mix that is "Wet" or "Thin", works to reduce the mount of over spray that occurs when it is only high pressure shooting paint out as hard as possible to effect wide coverage.
To accomplish this "atomization", HVLP Guns have nozzles with more air holes than conventional Spray Guns do. next below is a close up of the Control Spray's nozzle;
Compare that to what a true, HVLP nozzle has;
Although the Wagner lacks the 10 small air holes surrounding the Needle Oriface that the other HVLP Nozzle has, it replaces those with air holes at each extreme corner of the nozzle that "SHOULD" do a comparable job of it.
But that, Gentle Readers is why off....off into the unknown I now must go
..........well, at least I'm gonna give it a try.
At a location where there happens to be a 98" diagonal "Silver Fire Light Fusion" screen getting placed,
...........today will find me trying the Wagner's new Control Spray HVLP "All in one" Paint Gun. ( $49-$69.00)
I have already, as illustrated in the photos and the Movie file,(...soon to comee....) applied the first light coat. Forgive my seeming caution in not depending upon a untried piece of Spray Gear for such an important step. I used my trusty Ingersoll Rand 720 this time. Could it be "The Last Time?" I will be able to ascertain quickly enough if the performance of this Gun is up to the task in hand. You all will too, for this next step today will also get filmed.
YouTube, anyone?
This Gun is specifically intended for use with thin lacquers and paints.
Does it produce a even enough pattern to allow for painting overlapping rows without necessary repetition back and forth usually needed for filling in weak spots?
Does it "Spit" because of inconsistent pressure delivery?
Is it too unwieldy what with the compressor motor hanging over one's hand?
Does it produce too much over spray, even being a HVLP, than a dedicated HVLP?
All of the above will be answered by this PM. Should the answers be positive, the arrival of such a piece of Spray gear will change the outlook of a great many DIY'ers as far as the acceptability of the expense required to effect spraying ANY type paint (....with the resulting excellent finish...) on any surface.
Heres what the Box looks like;
Here is a Photo of the Gun itself.....in hand.
A close up....,
All HVLP Guns depend upon creating a mixing of considerable air volume with the paint to atomize the spray. This produces the smooth finishes HVLPs are noted for. It also, when combined with a Paint mix that is "Wet" or "Thin", works to reduce the mount of over spray that occurs when it is only high pressure shooting paint out as hard as possible to effect wide coverage.
To accomplish this "atomization", HVLP Guns have nozzles with more air holes than conventional Spray Guns do. next below is a close up of the Control Spray's nozzle;
Compare that to what a true, HVLP nozzle has;
Although the Wagner lacks the 10 small air holes surrounding the Needle Oriface that the other HVLP Nozzle has, it replaces those with air holes at each extreme corner of the nozzle that "SHOULD" do a comparable job of it.
But that, Gentle Readers is why off....off into the unknown I now must go