HVLP Painting, equipment needed?

[dabone]

I've been looking around at hvlp sprayers, what is the most inexpensive way to get into a setup?

I need a sprayer and compressor. The problem I see is that most of the need LOTS of air to function.

example..

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=7902

# 40 PSI max.
# Average air consumption: 10 CFM

And most of the compressors are.

120V, 4HP (peak), 3HP (rated,) 3400 RPM, Air delivery: 4.5 SCFM @ 115 PSI; 5.6 SCFM @ 90PSI; 6.25 SCFM @ 70 PSI; 7.2 SCFM @ 40 PSI; Auto shutoff @ 115 PSI; Restart @ 85 PSI

So the max that this compressor seems to output is only 7.2 cfm.

Am I reading this wrong?


Help..


Thanks.

Later,
dabone

[rdagger]

I have a Campbell Hausfeld 2050 HVLP sprayer.

[nostrebor]

I have read favorable reports on this one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91772

It is cheap enough, and no compressor is needed. I do not have any personal experience though, so YMMV.

[ikyoto]

You could also try a local body shop supply store (maybe even an auto parts store depending). They should have reasonably priced guns and should be able to direct you to the right compressor solution.

I work for a auto parts distributor in ohio, and I know our refinishing centers sell lower cost guns and sell compressors, quality though I'm unsure of. I've only used SATA and Devilbiss guns

[crashwg]

If you go the route of compressed air you may want to look into a "condensate seperator".  Otherwise you may have condensation (water) comming out with the paint which would not be so good for the finish.