Refinishing: HLVP vs Conventional Systems

[Jon Page]

I've been useing HVLP for just over 10 years. I wouldn't go back. It has low
overspray
due to the high transfer efficiency (more material on the piece instead of
in the air).

I have an Apollo 800+, .75mm tip and Binks quick release cup (factory setup
has a screw
on cup - pain in  . . .).   Binks has a conversion gun for about $500 which
converts compressed
air to HVLP.   I've not used them but have heard nothing but good reports.

Combine low over spray/ high transfer efficiency with a quality waterbase
acrylic
(soon to be released - Pianolac) and you'll be all set.  However I still
spray lacquer
for plates, mixing bronzing powder for gold.

In fact, this new material promises to be_so_ good; that I have stalled the
current 
refinishing job waiting for it. My customer is a little anxious to get her
piano back,
but I assured her it is well worth the wait.  Limited production is supposed
to start
this week and I'll have a few gallons by the end of the week.

E-mail privately if you want to get my first impressions on the finish material.
mailto:jpage @capecod.net

Jon Page
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass. (jpage@capecod.net)
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At 07:28 PM 9/16/97 -0400, you wrote:
>I am wondering if anyone has done any plate or cabinet refinishing with one
>on the HVLP systems.  My refinisher uses a Binks gun with compressor-says
>that the HVLP's are ok but not that great....although his experience with
>them has been very limited.  A friend who does autobody refinishing thinks
>they're great!  Hence, the controversy.  I would like some feedback from
>anyone has used the HVLP system with any success.  Mention make, model, any
>other particulars that you may think important!
>
>Appreciatively,
>
>Devlon
>Nashville Chaper
>
>