Any HVLP experts?

mikew88gt · 10-06-2002, 12:01 PM

Does anyone have some tips on avoiding orange peel when using a HVLP spray gun?

I've used standard spray guns before successfully. No runs with minimal orange peel etc. For some reason I can't get this HVLP paint to look good. I thought I had a good thing going but half way through the second coat of paint on the door I was painting this morning I could see it was a losing battle. I tried to save it without success. Granted my lighting wasn't ideal but could I be moving too fast? I'm sure it's simple. Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks.

polara7777 · 10-06-2002, 04:26 PM

Make sure your mixture is right and go slowly! Take your time and wait until the paint is tacky before spraying on the next coat. The first coat needs to be just a light spray, not a thick coat. Also make sure you have a good sanded surface for the paint to adhere to. If you have any more in depth questions feel free to ask. I painted cars and did body work for years.

polara7777 · 10-06-2002, 04:31 PM

Here's some good information on good prep and painting using the high volume/low pressure paint systems. Check it out at: painting info.
Good luck with it and let me know if you need anything.

mikew88gt · 10-07-2002, 05:13 AM

Thanks for the info. I'll try again in a couple of days and see if I learned anything.

10-06-2002, 12:01 PM	#1
mikew88gt Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York State Posts: 242	Any HVLP experts? Does anyone have some tips on avoiding orange peel when using a HVLP spray gun? I've used standard spray guns before successfully. No runs with minimal orange peel etc. For some reason I can't get this HVLP paint to look good. I thought I had a good thing going but half way through the second coat of paint on the door I was painting this morning I could see it was a losing battle. I tried to save it without success. Granted my lighting wasn't ideal but could I be moving too fast? I'm sure it's simple. Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks.

10-06-2002, 04:26 PM	#2
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	Make sure your mixture is right and go slowly! Take your time and wait until the paint is tacky before spraying on the next coat. The first coat needs to be just a light spray, not a thick coat. Also make sure you have a good sanded surface for the paint to adhere to. If you have any more in depth questions feel free to ask. I painted cars and did body work for years. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

10-06-2002, 04:31 PM	#3
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	info Here's some good information on good prep and painting using the high volume/low pressure paint systems. Check it out at: painting info. Good luck with it and let me know if you need anything. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

10-07-2002, 05:13 AM	#4
mikew88gt Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York State Posts: 242	Thanks for the info. I'll try again in a couple of days and see if I learned anything. __________________ Your basic carbed 302 with Edelbrock Performer heads, Performer RPM intake and 650 Speed Demon. My 1988 Mustang GT

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