sockdog Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I've been thinking about getting a spray gun & air compressor. I would like to get a gravity feed HVLP gun. I was looking at air compressors & came accross this one at Harbor Freight that says its an air brush air compressor. You can go here & see for yourself if you want. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=93657 Basically is says it delivers 0 - 40psi of constant pressure. Will this work w/ an HVLP GUN. I was talking to a friend of mine who used to work at an autobody repair shop & he said to make sure I got an air compressor with a big tank. I don't think this one even really has a tank. Any info you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahimiiii Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 This compressor is meant for airbrushes, not spray guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs man Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 do research on compressor. I have a small one with 2 tube like air tanks on the side. I use it for everything from air for tires and spraying finish with no trouble. you don't need a huge compressor to get a good finish. I use 35-40 psi when spraying finish and that migfht be to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutas Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Bigger tanks means your motor is not running the whole time. It often translates into longer compressor life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockdog Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Thanks for the info. Do hvlp(high velocity LOW PREASURE) guns have to have less preasure? Most air compressors I've looked at say 90lbs or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmarlin Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Use a regulator to lower the pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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