HVLP Paint Guns A Quick Buyers Guide

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If you want to get the best possible finish when painting large and complex areas, then a high volume low pressure paint sprayer or HVLP paint gun is the perfect tool for getting the job done. These convenient sprayers allow you to paint with a variety of different kinds of paint and help you to get the job done much quicker than if you were to use a brush, along with offering a far superior finish.

There are a number of companies that produce HVLP paint guns, and most of them are very similar. Typically, the tool comes in two parts: a compressor and the spray gun itself,

which are connected using a flexible rubber hose, and all HVLP spray guns work in the same way as each other. The compressor forces air through to the spray gun, which is attached to a special paint can. Paint is then sprayed out of a nozzle at a low pressure that allows it to give very good and even coverage of the object that is being sprayed.

When you buy an HVLP paint gun, there are a number of things to consider in order to get a tool that is reliable, easy to use, and robust enough to be used for long periods of time and last well. At the lower end of the market, the cheaper sprayers tend to have a lot of plastic components. While this means that they are lighter, and therefore easier to use, it also means that they are more prone to damage, and will likely not last as long as more robust models. Cheaper paint guns are also likely to feature components that are not as well fitted, potentially causing the nozzle to block more easily.

There are a number of companies that are well known for offering high quality HVLP spray guns including Turbinaire, Campbell Hausfeld, SprayTech, and Fuji amongst many others. If you buy a professional standard HVLP paint sprayer from one of the top manufacturers, it will offer a lifetime of service provided it is well cared for and maintained.

Painting with an HVLP paint gun is simple; all you have to do is point and shoot, although it will take some practice in order to get the technique absolutely right, so make sure you try it out on a scrap piece of wood before you get started.

The real work with a spray gun is getting it set up correctly before you start, and ensuring that you clean it properly when you have finished. You can spray almost any kind of paint through a paint gun, although you will need to set up the gun properly. The sprayer has a needle and nozzle that can be adjusted for different consistencies of paint, and you need to get it right to ensure a smooth finish. Thankfully, most guns come with a full instruction pack to make set up easy.

You also need to be scrupulous with cleaning your HVLP Paint Gun. It is imperative that no paint is allowed to dry in the nozzle, as this can cause blockages and even damage the compressor if air cannot escape properly. Trapped paint can come loose at any time, and ruin the finish of whatever you paint next, so make sure you use a spray gun cleaning kit, good solvent, strip the paint gun properly, and then reassemble in once it is completely clean and dry.

One of the most highly recommended HVLP Spray guns as far as professionals are concerned is the Graco 233422. They praise the ease of use, light weight, and reliability of the unit, along with the fact that it is easy to take apart and clean. Another highly respected model is the HV3500 by Campbell Hausfeld. This model is aimed at the domestic or light user, and is less expensive than the Graco, although still very well engineered considering the price.

A Good spray gun that is well maintained will give you a lifetime of service, and as long as you spend time working on your technique, you can get the same great effects with a cheap home sprayer as you can with a professional model. A better HVLP Paint Gun will typically have a longer useful life and remain reliable longer than a cheap one. When choosing your spray gun, try a few different models in your hand.