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HVLP Conversion gun vs Turbine Systems

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BobCaesar

01-10-2004 16:12:52

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What should I know about HVLP conversion guns Vs HVLP turbine systems? I have a 5hp 60 gal. air compressor and will paint &/or clear coat mostly two-dimensional steel.

I'm looking for better quality than spray cans,with less over spray, and more color choices. However, I�ll NOT be using it to restore multi-coat auto finishes, and super high quality like that.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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D.L.

01-11-2004 17:55:12

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Re: HVLP Conversion gun vs Turbine Systems in reply to BobCaesar, 01-10-2004 16:12:52

I have a turbine too... there's a real difference between true HVLP and the "conversion guns" One difference is that a turbine produces warm, dry air, compressors produce moisture-laden air. The same company that produces my turbine set-up also makes an "HVLP" gun that runs off a compressor... the company rep has repeatedly tried to explain to me how this gun can take a small quantity of air at 40 (or 60 or 80) psi and convert it into a LARGE quantity of air at 5 - 10 psi... they reduce the pressure in front of the gun with a regulator, so, they also reduce the potential volume contained in that pressurized air! An average compressor might produce 8 - 10 cubic feet of air @ 40 (or more) psi... but a turbine produces up to (depending on your turbine) 100 cubic feet of air at 5 - 10 psi. The conversion guns I've seen just can't compare to the turbine system. The REALLY nice thing about a good HVLP system is that you can spray virtually ANY finish with the correct needle/nozzle set-up, with minimal overspray, a superior finish application, and very little waste! The bottom line is, if you don't want to spring for the cost of a turbine system, you're probably as well off with a high pressure gun... they're still a vast improvement over rattle cans!!!

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VaTom

01-10-2004 19:35:48

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Re: HVLP Conversion gun vs Turbine Systems in reply to BobCaesar, 01-10-2004 16:12:52

Bob, take a look at the relative atomization pressures of what you're considering. The turbine will have lower pressure, resulting in less bounce-back and slightly higher efficiency, but payback will likely be never. I bought a turbine to give me a nicer environment while spraying. Portability is another factor. Quality will be fine either way, or with a conventional gun for that matter. My conventional gun hasn't been used for 8 yrs. If you go with your compressor, make sure the air is dry and clean. You're in for a very pleasant change if you've been using cans.

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