Joined: Sat Oct 16, 10 9:11 am Posts: 475 Location: Racine, WI
Taking into account the use of a compressor HVLP stray rig and of course the answer will vary with viscosity. What it the optimum pressure setting on the air hose and pot setting and what is the optimal distance?
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Joined: Wed Jun 25, 08 7:32 am Posts: 391 Location: Atlanta, GA
It also depends on your needle and cap set up. When I use my compressor I use a pressure valve right at the gun before my in line filter and I set it each time I spray to provide optimum atomization with minimal over spray.
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 10 9:11 am Posts: 475 Location: Racine, WI
Mine is set up pressure valve after my inline water filter @ the gun, I figure that way I am getting accurate settings because it is after the filter so any reduction, (probably minimal) from the filter. We are talking about pot pressure gauge correct?
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Joined: Wed Jun 25, 08 7:32 am Posts: 391 Location: Atlanta, GA
Actually my conventional gun is the same with with the filter first before the valve and no. I turn the air off or at the bare minimum to atomize the finish that I'm spraying with it to avoid overspray. I don't use pots because I'm constantly changing what I'm spraying depending on the piece of furniture and it's needs.
As of late I'm using my hvlp system far more simply because of it's ease of use and lack of maintenance. Turn it on an it's ready to go with warm, dry consistent air.
To me 99% of it is all in how you mix what you're spraying. You can adapt to your equipment by a good knowledge of the various additives that can be applied to a finish. Any good finisher can get a great finish with almost any gun, compressor, hvlp or whatever type of system you can come up with. For the first several years running my business and back when I put lacquer on everything I used a $50 home depot gun. I still have and occasionally use it from time to time. Taking the time to hand rub and wax a finish will also cover any issues in poor application or faulty equipment.
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