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== Spray gun Tech == | == Spray gun Tech == | ||
| − | With any spray gun, you get what you pay for! | + | With any spray gun, you get what you pay for! |
| − | HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure)is the way to go when buying a spray gun. The prices have come down to resonable levels, and the wasted paint by overspray (Not to mention the mess) makes a syphon-feed unit a poor choice for the home hobby sprayer. | + | HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) is the way to go when buying a spray gun. The prices have come down to resonable levels, and the wasted paint by overspray (Not to mention the mess) makes a syphon-feed unit a poor choice for the home hobby sprayer. |
| − | Remember that high-solid primers like high-build type 2k urethanes require a larger (1.7mm) tip and setup internally than a regular paint gun. 3-gun sets are available for as little as $100 that include a primer gun | + | Remember that high-solid primers like high-build type 2k urethanes require a larger (1.7mm) tip and setup internally than a regular paint gun. 3-gun sets are available for as little as $100 that include a primer gun with the larger tip, a paint/clear gun, and a 1.0mm tipped touch-up gun. Cutting (wet sanding) and buffing make up for a lot of shortcomings in inexpensive HVLP guns. So determining which is more valuable, your money or your time, is a determining factor in choosing a paint gun. A cheaper gun will require more time spent cutting and buffing than a top-of-the-line gun that lays paint out more evenly, but at an added price of several hundred dollars. A budget gun can be had for under $30, whereas a SATA 3000 digital runs around $650. You decide which is more important. Most folks will spend a little more time cutting and buffing than spend the extra on the fancy gun. The difference can be spent on go-fast goodies! |
== Choosing the right type of paint == | == Choosing the right type of paint == | ||
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