Can you spray clear coat with HVLP?
HVLP Air Pressure Setting for Base Coat Clear Coat (High Volume Low Pressure) When spraying base coat clear coat systems, you want to spray at 26-29 PSI. Most HVLP spray guns will use up 10-14 scfm (air volume) at 40 psi. (Volume of air pressure per cubic foot).
Whats better HVLP or RP?
Summary. If only one (1) gun is used for both basecoats and clearcoats, then the ‘RP’ is the better choice. In general, RP is the better all around gun. Regarding paint savings: often it is said that RP guns are using more paint than HVLP.
What size HVLP do I need?
A general rule of thumb is: Heavy-bodied primers and primer surfacers work best when you use a nozzle size of 1.7 to 2.2. Basecoats should be sprayed with a 1.4 to 1.6 nozzle. Clearcoats should be sprayed with a 1.3 to 1.7 nozzle.
What size HVLP clear coat tip?
For spraying clear coats on small parts and projects, we recommend a 1.2mm tip. For spraying a whole car, a 1.3mm tip is recommended. The 1.4mm tip is perfect for base coats and metallic as the droplet size allows the particles to self-orient to eliminate streaking and mottling.
What is the best pressure for spray painting?
Setting the air pressure to about 28-29 PSI for clear will ensure you having great flow out. Most HVLP spray guns will use 10-14 scfm at 40 psi. This is volume of air pressure per cubic foot.
Is SATA the best paint gun?
The SATA paint guns are famous worldwide as high quality and excellent for even film-build, high transfer efficiency, great metallic control, and durability. The newest topcoat model, the SATAjet X 5500, has taken all of that to an even higher level.
What causes orange peel in paint?
Orange peel is typically the result of improper painting technique, and is caused by the quick evaporation of thinner, incorrect spray gun setup (e.g., low air pressure or incorrect nozzle), spraying the paint at an angle other than perpendicular, or applying excessive paint.
How do you know if paint is thin enough to spray?
Here’s what you do:
- Pour the paint into the bucket.
- Add ½ cup (118 milliliters) of water for every gallon of paint.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Check the thickness by running the paint through a funnel. If it flows freely through the funnel, you know the paint is thinned enough.