Log in. Discussion Starter • #1 • Nov 16, 2015. Harbor Freight has a complete line of HVLP and LVLP paint sprayers at great prices, from top brands including Spectrum, Black Widow, and Avanti. Thanks, Wayne. As far as the 47016 sprayer, I have one and the only plastic on it is the cup. If you look at most professional airless paint sprayers designed for latex paint, they are actually pumps, and use no air. Designed for interior and exterior home use, this LVLP spray gun uses up to 40% lower air consumption than a standard HVLP, meaning that you can use a smaller compressor. wood • Latex enamel is often preferred for its faster drying time and cheaper price. The harbor freight guns I use are 97855. Why? HVLP Spraying Demo w/Fuji Pressurized Gravity Cup Spray Gun. Buy the AVANTI Handheld HVLP Paint & Stain Sprayer (Item 64934) for $69.99, valid through January 28, 2021.Compare our price of $69.99 to Wagner at $109.00 (model number: 0529041). This professional quality spray gun kit includes a sprayer, an aluminum cup with a regulator and two 80 in. Harbor Freight HVLP Gun Update. 209 Posts . One factor that you should keep in mind when dealing with latex paint that’s of high quality is that is much thicker than the traditional finishes. Mike, buy a low cost pressure pot and gun. Playing next. Answer: High solids or emulsions formulas are very difficult to atomize with just 10 psi of air pressure from an HVLP gun. If I was only spraying latex paint I would get a small airless sprayer like the Graco Finex or 395. I use their top feed guns in conjunction with the 3M system that has a closed container allowing the user to spray the gun at any angle, upside down, sideways, etc. But, today I’m gonna explain the difference between LVLP spray guns and HVLP spray guns. I have never tried an HVLP gun before so thought as this was so cheap I would get it as a "toy." I did a google search for the 47016 HVLP gun and came up with this thread. More images. Learn More. Cheers. The reason is that latex paint is generally made to be brushed, rolled or applied with airless spray technology rather than an air atomizing technology such as HVLP. You will also want to use a pressurized cup. Go to a paint store not HD or Lowes. Kerwin Ann. I just finished SPRAYING some SW Multi Purpose oil primer and the Harbor Freight HVLP turbine made a total orange peel mess on these cabs. I prefer a siphon gun. I have tried over the years to spray a super smooth latex paint, and have done so to a degree, but latex dries fast and even when adding flow out additives such as Floetrol, that super slick buttery feeling finish isn’t going to happen. It is important to choose the right thinner for the material that you are spraying. I ran the air pressure up to 50 lbs and it atomized well. The pressurized cup allows the paint to be pushed to the fluid nozzle because of the added pressure behind the paint. I have a Ford # 4 cup so am able to measure viscosity. The first thing that will catch your attention is the sturdy construction. If you don’t enjoy brushing on latex paint, or if you are not able to achieve the level of quality in your painting that you’d like, then you should try spraying latex paint with HVLP equipment. Please tell me I can sand this out. Also, you would not need so much pressure while using a primer. I have not found latex paint to be a suitable finish for furniture or cabinetry, in a stand alone situation. July 07, 2016 Brand: CENTRAL PNEUMATIC . Save $39 by shopping at Harbor Freight.The compact, lightweight Avanti Handheld HVLP Paint & Stain Sprayer is easy to use and easy to clean for large… When spraying base coat you want to spray at about 26-29 PSI. im not saying this is the right way but it worked for me, ill give you the run down on how i adjusted my Harbor freight purple gun. Jaheim Bonny. Many different tips can be used with an HVLP sprayer, but given the heavy viscosity of latex paint it will be important to choose one that allows for adequate flow and atomization of this thick product. HVLP Spraying Demo w/Fuji Pressurized Gravity Cup Spray Gun. I sprayed on 3 coats of General Finishes ‘Snow White’ and 2 coats of GF’s high performance topcoat. Thin Latex paint only with water.I never have had good luck spraying latex paint with ether a HVLP or conventional gun.Latex has to be thinned to much ,so paint will run. Bigger jobs, I fire up the airless. I have used several of the Harbor Freight HVLP guns with great success. I have purchased a Harbor Freight Pro HVLP gun Item #68843, which is waterborne paint compatible. Small world. I just bought this, it's the exact same sprayer as Rockler's. The viscosity, as well as the flow out of the topcoat is what does the trick. PRAYING LATEX PAINT atex paint (the kind normally used with a brush or roller) is a difficult medium for most spray guns, but you e thinned for HVLP spraying, and typically 5-10% works for pressure feed, while 10% or furniture use, do not use latex wall paint. mind you this was the 9.99 one not the $30 one. 9:08. Paint Preparation. Be aware that scuff sanding will appear to lighten or alter the color, but the top coat will bring it right back. He goes on to focus on HVLP for spraying acrylic paint. Electrical Spray Gun HVLP Paint Zoom 110V & 2. Copyright © var year = new Date();document.write(year.getFullYear()); Apollo Sprayers International, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 6 years ago | 33 views. A 1.8mm or larger works best. Library. The only way I have ever been able to achieve a super smooth finish is to use the latex as simply the coloring agent. I get numerous emails, about this, especially for kitchen cabinets. out of 5. These coatings were designed for spraying with airless equipment or conventional air spray guns (coating reduced) for small jobs. Use this LVLP spray gun for greater material transfer and less waste. It’s just super nice, and they wipe clean so much easier. Instead use 100% acrylic enamel paint. Been doing lots of trim work around the house lately, and lots of painting of sed trim. It sprayed two coats of uncut latex paint and it still works. Sign up. I had started hand brushing the oil primer on with a 2” nylon Purdy sash. spray • I was over at the Harbor Freight store in Pensacola last Friday and saw one of these on sale. It is a good gun for the part time painter as it puts on enough paint to do a good job, but not as much as an expensive production gun does that will get us novices in trouble. Goes on to focus on HVLP for spraying no problems my torque tube with high-gloss black Rustoleum and! You won’t get it and you will be terribly disappointed. Also, you would not need so much pressure while using a primer. Just add water to your HVLP. Ličarstvo; Kleparstvo; Deli; Novosti; Kontakt the finishing store • I have never tried an HVLP gun before so thought as this was so cheap I would get it as a "toy." HVLP systems are not designed to spray heavier bodied latex paint. finish • Amazing deals on this 33Oz General Purpose Lvlp Air Spray Gun at Harbor Freight. 33 oz. Please don’t buy a $100 Harbor Freight HVLP machine and expect factory results. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 21, 2015. Shaun Stack. Avanti. Price: $65 . If i lived near you i'd lend it to you. Turbinaire Compatible Parts & Accessories. Follow. Browse more videos. These low cost ones tolerate latex OK but the hoses don't usually like strong solvents much. As you plan for spraying latex paint with HVLP gear you’ll want to plan on following George’s approach for a successful paint job: Choose the right tip: Latex paint is pretty viscous, so it will be important to choose the right tip so your HVLP gun that can properly atomize latex paint. Play with it awhile and if I liked it maybe getter a better one. Setting up and spraying with the Harbor Freight HVLP gun #38308 Pressure Adjustment: Open your compressor regulator up so there is plenty of air pressure in the line to the gun (I set mine to about 90 psi). 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. The Harbor Freight HVLP gun had a 1.4 tip when I needed a 2.0 or 2.2 tip and needle are needed for thicker paints like acrylic or latex. Use a 2.0 or 2.2 and you will have no problem. Instead use 100% acrylic enamel paint. Here's a selection of the Harbor Freight HVLP guns. Generally you have to thin latex paint so much to get it to spray it goes on thin as water where these pressurized sprayers you don't have to thin the paint very much.