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(How to mix and spray Urethane Enamel)
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== Spray gun Tech ==
 
== Spray gun Tech ==
 
With any spray gun, you get what you pay for! Its best to rent one if you're not going to do several cars.
 
With any spray gun, you get what you pay for! Its best to rent one if you're not going to do several cars.
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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.
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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 wit hthe larger tip, a paint/clear gun, and a 1.0mm tipped touch-up gun. Cutting (wet sanding) and buffing make up fpr 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.
  
 
== Choosing the right type of paint ==
 
== Choosing the right type of paint ==

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