HF Paint Gun

[lilredex]

Just got my latest flyer. If you don't already have one or two..here you go for $10.

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-...2616b&utm_source=1021&cid=mEmail_s1021_c2616b

 

[Acuratechva]

At this price i'd save some reducer and take it to the scrap yard instead of cleaning.

 

[stikman56]

I used one last Friday painting the side of a bus, it sprayed very well.

 

[weg_guy]

I have 2 of these that I use at work. I use one for water based paints and one for solvent based paints. I clean them after each use but not crazy clean and they both keep on working and I can't complain for the price. I was thinking about buying one for a coworker cause he keeps borrowing mine. lol

 

[Todd.Brock]

I have been using one my mom got me as a Christmas present. I feel bad throwing it away, but I'm tired of cleaning it and it's starting to clog while spraying. It may be time to retire it and spend the 10 bucks for my next water based project. Shoots latex reduced 6:1. Gets me some practice for when I decide to paint the rockers and roof on my truck!!

 

[lilredex]

Cleaning those guns is easy. Shoot a bit of lacquer thinners when finished, then follow up with a shot of lighter oil like hydraulic or ATF. It can be stored long term and not develop that "crustiness" on the trigger, that has been a common experience.

I only shoot oil based paints, so cannot offer any suggestions on cleaning with the use of water based paints.

Another good little gun to look for is the one pictured, it is $12-13 on sale regularly at PAL.

 

[Todd.Brock]

I could clean the heck out of the gun but it still gets a little gummed up after a while. I bought a new one yesterday to spray 4 doors, 100ft of crown molding and this stained wood shelf I scuffed it, primed and then painted. Today I have to hang all the **** I painted yesterday

 

[zeekh]

I could clean the heck out of the gun but it still gets a little gummed up after a while. I bought a new one yesterday to spray 4 doors, 100ft of crown molding and this stained wood shelf I scuffed it, primed and then painted. Today I have to hang all the **** I painted yesterday

Are you spraying latex paint? If so does it spray well? You can't thin latex, right?

 

[jwalk2c]

I never thought about spraying ATF or oil when cleaning. Sounds like a good ideal, because no matter how much laquer thinner I spray, my guns always seem to have paint residue. How do you avoid contamination in the next project?
Thank You

 

[lilredex]

I never thought about spraying ATF or oil when cleaning. Sounds like a good ideal, because no matter how much laquer thinner I spray, my guns always seem to have paint residue. How do you avoid contamination in the next project?
Thank You

Not usually a problem. If there is more oil than just wetting the cup, pour it out, then proceed normally if using oil based paint. Shoot some Varsol, then methyl hydrate if shooting latex paint. To remove any residue you do not need much, a spoon full of each is enough.

If shooting latex paint, a final shot of methyl hydrate will clean it and stop any internal rusting.

I have never had any problem with doing no pre-cleaning.

 

[Todd.Brock]

Are you spraying latex paint? If so does it spray well? You can't thin latex, right?

I am no pro painter but it shoots pretty well. I thin it 6:1. I have a 1 qt mixing cup from HD. I fill 12 oz of paint, 2 oz of water and stir, strain and shoot. It takes a little to get the gun dialed in. But it's the best I have found for trim, doors, etc. I tried a couple of different types of sprayers and they all out out way too much material at once and wasted a lot of paint on cleanup.

Someone on GJ built a pantry and had good results. I got my formulas from them. I dont recall who it was.

 

[chrisexv6]

Can also add some Floetrol as part of the liquid to thin latex paint. I used something like 2% Floetrol, 2% water, 96% latex paint and was able to spray really well with the HF gun.

Everything flowed out so well it looks like a perfectly smooth factory finish.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Can also add some Floetrol as part of the liquid to thin latex paint. I used something like 2% Floetrol, 2% water, 96% latex paint and was able to spray really well with the HF gun.

Everything flowed out so well it looks like a perfectly smooth factory finish.

This is also my method, and it works great.

 

[Burb]

Are you spraying latex paint? If so does it spray well? You can't thin latex, right?

Believe it or not, windshield washer solvent works well to thin latex. The alcohol in it flashes off quick, and it sprays smoothly and dries quick. I've even used the blue stuff with white paint and you can't tell it's not entirely white.

 

[Todd.Brock]

I have seen the YouTube videos with people doing it. I just followed the directions from whoever was making a pantry. Many ways to skin a cat! I bet floetrol works well, but it sometimes reduces the sheen of gloss paint. Plus that math is a little harder to try and get in a cup. 96/2/2 ratio would be if using 10 oz of paint needs .4 oz of water and .04 floetrol. 9.6 oz of paint , .02 oz floetrol, .02 oz water.

 

[chrisexv6]

I have seen the YouTube videos with people doing it. I just followed the directions from whoever was making a pantry. Many ways to skin a cat! I bet floetrol works well, but it sometimes reduces the sheen of gloss paint. Plus that math is a little harder to try and get in a cup. 96/2/2 ratio would be if using 10 oz of paint needs .4 oz of water and .04 floetrol. 9.6 oz of paint , .02 oz floetrol, .02 oz water.

Agreed on the math.

I was painting enough stuff that I mixed 2 quarts so it was easier to get the numbers right. And they werent exact...I used a shot glass and guesstimated where the 1oz line was for the water and Floetrol. Mixed into one of those plastic containers from HD/Lowes that have the oz lines on the side so I could get the correct amount of paint.