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1. 11:31 AM - HVLP conversion guns (Ashby Family Law)
2. 12:04 PM - Re: HVLP conversion guns (MLWynn@aol.com)
3. 12:09 PM - Re: HVLP conversion guns (Clark, Thomas M UTPWR)
4. 12:32 PM - Annual inspection question - magneto points (Stephen J. Soule)
5. 04:34 PM - (Matt Dralle)
6. 06:54 PM - Re: HVLP conversion guns (Merems)
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| Subject: | HVLP conversion guns |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Ashby Family Law" <sashby@ashbyfamilylaw.com>
Hi. I am a newbie. I just started by 8A tail kit in June. I am having a
great time with construction. I have been priming with a rattle can of SEM
self etching primer that I bought at a local auto paint supplier. I have
already ordered the wing kit and I want to spray something more economical
with it.
At Oshkosh a few weeks ago I saw the HVLP guys that want to sell me a
turbine sprayer for roughly $1K. However, after returning to Atlanta, I
have seen several HVLP conversion guns (that run on a regular compressor)
for less than $100. Does anyone have any experience with these "better
value" (cheap?) HVLP guns? I only intend to spray primer with it for now.
I will not think about the exterior paint for a few years. I feel my
compressor has the oomph for a conversion gun (5hp, 20 gal. capacity).
Thanks in advance for the advice,
Steve Ashby
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| Subject: | Re: HVLP conversion guns |
--> RV8-List message posted by: MLWynn@aol.com
Hi Steve
I bought a Sharp Cobalt HVLP gun (1.8mm orifice) that I have been using with
AZKO two part primer. It has worked very well (I am the envy of the local
EAA guys). Gives a nice even consistency. I think it was about $200.
Regards,
Michael Wynn
RV-8 Empennage
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| Subject: | HVLP conversion guns |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Clark, Thomas M UTPWR" <Tom.Clark@UTCFuelCells.com>
Steve,
The answer is actually quite clear, don't buy the $1000 turbine air system
unless you get a very expensive 4 or 5 stage turbine unit that can
continuously put out 8 psi. They do work well for primer and dope but are
marginal on high solids finish paints. I recommend you save the $1000 and
put toward your finish paint job. A basic "Copy Cat" HVLP gun with your 5 hp
compressor will do your priming job with ease and yield excellent results.
Keep the primer coat thin as most people tend over paint. You also have the
option of using a siphon type gun as well. They tend to give a bit more over
spray and use more thinner and therefore can no longer be used in production
shops due to the additional pollution. They are not band from personal use
and are still sold. This type of gun is the easiest to use and will give the
best spray atomization especially for the finish coats. A good copy of a
Binks Model 7 or a Devilbis MBC will make you look like a pro for under
$100. If you only plan on doing the primer just go with the small HLVP.
Hope this helps.
Tom Clark
RV8 Fastback
-----Original Message-----
From: Ashby Family Law [mailto:sashby@ashbyfamilylaw.com]
Subject: RV8-List: HVLP conversion guns
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Ashby Family Law"
<sashby@ashbyfamilylaw.com>
Hi. I am a newbie. I just started by 8A tail kit in June. I am having a
great time with construction. I have been priming with a rattle can of SEM
self etching primer that I bought at a local auto paint supplier. I have
already ordered the wing kit and I want to spray something more economical
with it.
At Oshkosh a few weeks ago I saw the HVLP guys that want to sell me a
turbine sprayer for roughly $1K. However, after returning to Atlanta, I
have seen several HVLP conversion guns (that run on a regular compressor)
for less than $100. Does anyone have any experience with these "better
value" (cheap?) HVLP guns? I only intend to spray primer with it for now.
I will not think about the exterior paint for a few years. I feel my
compressor has the oomph for a conversion gun (5hp, 20 gal. capacity).
Thanks in advance for the advice,
Steve Ashby
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| Subject: | Annual inspection question - magneto points |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Stephen J. Soule" <SSoule@pfclaw.com>
Listers,
I am updating my annual inspection checklist for my RV-6A. I have a Lycoming
O-320 with Slick magnetos. Should these magnetos be pulled off the airplane
every annual for inspection of the points, gapping, etc or is it acceptable
just to check/reset the timing? I know that the mags are due for an overhaul
at 500 hours.
Stephen Soule
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--> RV8-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
Listers,
Gary VanRemortel just sent me an update to the RV Yeller Pages and it
can be found here:
http://www.matronics.com/YellerPages/
Thanks Gary!!
Matt Dralle
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| Subject: | Re: HVLP conversion guns |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Merems" <merems@cox.net>
Steve,
I am spraying AKSO 2 part primer with my Harbor Freight HVLP gun ($50). It works
great, very little overspray,easy to clean, consistent pattern. My compressor
is 1 hp, 20 gal unit. No problems at all. Don't know if I will spray exterior
paint with it yet, but for $50 you can't go wrong.
Paul (RV-4/RV-7A fuse)
----- Original Message -----
From: Ashby Family Law
To: rv8-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 11:31 AM
Subject: RV8-List: HVLP conversion guns
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Ashby Family Law" <sashby@ashbyfamilylaw.com>
Hi. I am a newbie. I just started by 8A tail kit in June. I am having a
great time with construction. I have been priming with a rattle can of SEM
self etching primer that I bought at a local auto paint supplier. I have
already ordered the wing kit and I want to spray something more economical
with it.
At Oshkosh a few weeks ago I saw the HVLP guys that want to sell me a
turbine sprayer for roughly $1K. However, after returning to Atlanta, I
have seen several HVLP conversion guns (that run on a regular compressor)
for less than $100. Does anyone have any experience with these "better
value" (cheap?) HVLP guns? I only intend to spray primer with it for now.
I will not think about the exterior paint for a few years. I feel my
compressor has the oomph for a conversion gun (5hp, 20 gal. capacity).
Thanks in advance for the advice,
Steve Ashby
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