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Shellac based primer through an HVLP?
- Thread starter Terranova
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Burl
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Shouldn't be a problem, though you may need a larger tip, maybe 2.4 or so. Remember you'll be filling the cup quite often if you're painting a larger area.
strutaeng
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Yes, it's done all the time. BIN and the regular shellac are very thin. Use 1.3-1.7 needle.
I seem to like 1.3 personally for things like cabinets. It's very easy to atomize and you'll get a nice spray pattern. Maybe 1.7 for doing larger expanses like paneling.
I seem to like 1.3 personally for things like cabinets. It's very easy to atomize and you'll get a nice spray pattern. Maybe 1.7 for doing larger expanses like paneling.
Jon_E
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Easy to clean up using denatured alcohol as well. I think they tell you to use something like ammonia but that never worked for me.
rpenner54
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Wear goggles, at least with the Sherwin Williams stuff that is Shellac based it makes a fog that just stings your eyes pretty good. Goggles help but it still hurts, a mask is a must as well.
Burl
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Is this why Harbor Freight makes $9.95 HVLP guns?
rburke65
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For $9.99 it doesn’t pay to clean buy the time you buy a cleaner n your time.
rpenner54
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Is this why Harbor Freight makes $9.95 HVLP guns?
I have 2 of these for spraying stain for wood working projects. They are great for that. They clean up easy and like you said as soon as its no longer cleaning good you get another.
Turns out my cheap porter cable gun (slight step up from HF) with a 1.4 and 20 lbs of pressure is great for shooting the stuff right out of the can. Shooting outside on the driveway with very little overspray or fog. I do need to find a respirator as I noticed my nose hair is white! Lol