<div dir="ltr">I've painted a lot of stuff with the cheap HF HVLP gun.  Mostly latex paint on doors (including louvered doors) and it did a fine job.  Sprayed some Rustoleum on some poorly-prepared metal, and got results that weren't embarrassing.  <div><br></div><div>As others say, the key is spending a bit of time practicing.  Learn how to take the thing apart and clean it, and it becomes a tool you can use more than once.</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sun, May 3, 2020 at 12:57 PM eric--- via Shop-talk <<a href="mailto:shop-talk@autox.team.net">shop-talk@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">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.</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">I see there are
many different type of sprayers out there for automotive finishes.</span>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">There are the
traditional sprayers with the can under the gun (and what I already have
and used in the 80s.)</span>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Then there are
HVLP sprayers with the cups on top.</span>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">I also noticed
these types seem to be the new norm...</span>
<br><a href="https://www.harborfreight.com/64-oz-professional-hvlp-air-spray-gun-kit-62895.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:blue"><u>https://www.harborfreight.com/64-oz-professional-hvlp-air-spray-gun-kit-62895.html</u></span></a><span style="font-size:12pt">
</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">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.</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">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.</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Or, do I paint
with the old style I already have?</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">What is the advantages?
 Is there any learning curve?</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Thanks!</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Mule</span>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif"><br>
"Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
Waldo Emerson <br>
-Who is John Galt?</span>
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