It an HVLP very different from a conventional gun from the user perspective. I have an HVLP and a standard gun. I bought them as a kit recently. I have used standard guns in the past with good results.
I tried painting with my HVLP gun last weekend and what a mess I have to clean up. I should have practiced more but hind sight is always 20 /20.
I never used a gun air control regulator. I did not realize that the regulator can only be set to 0 or 40 but must be adjusted to 40 while the trigger is pulled. (not mentioned in the directions) So to start off not enough air flow.
It seems that now that I have the gun adjusted properly. I have very little leeway between drips and runs and not enough paint with a sliver of good coverage in the middle.
Should I try the conventional gun?
Am I just out of practice?
My gun was cheap but I have used cheaper with much better results.
Is the gun to blame?
I have a bout a solid week of sanding to comtemplate my over zealous paint experience. 5 years working on thei truck and 2 months of painstaking detail on the body work only to cover it with what looks like hammer coat...what a shame :mad:
