Refinishing: HLVP vs Conventional Systems

[Lance Lafargue]

Using a top feed gun helps you to spray at much lower pressure, get much
less overspray and get a nice controlled spay.  I forgot to mention this
the other day when someone asked about refinishing plates. If the material
has to be sucked from below, it takes much more pressure.  Considering the
costs of HVLP, and the fact that I mostly just refinish plates, occasional
furniture, and already use air tools, I chose the top feed gun.  ($100?)
Lance Lafargue, RPT
New Orleans Chapter
Covington, LA.
lafargue@iamerica.net

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> From: BSHARPTUNE@aol.com
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Refinishing: HLVP vs Conventional Systems
> Date: Tuesday, September 16, 1997 6:28 PM
> 
> 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