[Shop-talk] Paint sprayers

[Karl Vacek]

Not to discourage buying new tools, but since I worked for Binks through 
the 70's and into the mid 80's, I accumulated and used lots of quality 
spray equipment, even an electric airless unit.  Painted dozens of cars and 
thousands of squae feetback of walls back then.  In recent years I haven't 
painted as much, but my old guns still work just as well as they did then, 
and I know how to use them already.

Karl

On May 3, 2020 11:57:31 AM eric--- via Shop-talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net> 
wrote:
> Ok, so "Sandford"
> by big work truck is currently undergoing some major body work and will
> be getting new paint.  Both myself and my buddy haven't painted a
> car since the late 80's.
>
> I see there are
> many different type of sprayers out there for automotive finishes.
> There are the
> traditional sprayers with the can under the gun (and what I already have
> and used in the 80s.)
> Then there are
> HVLP sprayers with the cups on top.
> I also noticed
> these types seem to be the new norm...
> https://www.harborfreight.com/64-oz-professional-hvlp-air-spray-gun-kit-62895.html
>
>
> So, here are my
> requirements.  I am painting this truck, which is a work truck and
> does NOT need an awesome finish. I also don't mind buying new tools.
>
> So, do I spring
> for the 'pro' model HF?  I will most likely not be painting another
> car for a decade (maybe) so I don't think I need to get into real pro brands
> and pay top dollar. But I may paint here and there, NEVER for show, just
> for work stuff.
>
> Or, do I paint
> with the old style I already have?
>
> What is the advantages?
> Is there any learning curve?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mule
>
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