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Title: Wagner HVLP sprayers
Post by: Level42 on June 02, 2009, 07:13:23 am

I know they came up before here, but I wonder if anyone had any experience with the HVLP models of the Wagner sprayers ?

Like this:
http://www.wagnerspraytech.com.au/portal/color_w_55_en_au,86325,59414.html

(http://www.wagnerspraytech.com.au/portal/pics/spraytech_australia/consumer/color/_temp/122f79bb56b94bf75fae424b16ac48f8.jpg)

What I understand is that they don't need (much) of thinning of the paint.

Would it work good to spray metal cab parts ?

Would I be able to paint the sides of my Mario Bros cab with it and would it look good ?

I also have a separate compressor but the HVLP guns I see are at least twice the price of the Wager and from what I've read you need a really BIG compressor to have a HVLP gun work OK ?

Title: Re: Wagner HVLP sprayers
Post by: shardian on June 02, 2009, 08:09:44 am

They will spray clearcoats and varnish good . As for latex paints, you're better off dumping it in your mouth and spitting it on your project.

Title: Re: Wagner HVLP sprayers
Post by: Level42 on June 03, 2009, 01:52:31 pm

Are you commenting on the HVLP version or the older airless sprayers ?

I specifically mean the HVLP version, I know the airless stuff sucks.


or how about a LVLP gun (Instead of HVLP) ? These can be used on a rather small compressor like I own:

http://link.marktplaats.nl/232615646

Title: Re: Wagner HVLP sprayers
Post by: shardian on June 03, 2009, 02:48:16 pm

I have a HVLP all in one deal from Harbor Freight. It has a compressor you carry over your shoulder via strap. Even with considerable amounts of floetrol and water, Latex paint did not come out very well.

Title: Re: Wagner HVLP sprayers
Post by: ChadTower on June 03, 2009, 02:55:04 pm

It's not too surprising that a Harbor Freight tool works like crap, though.