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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I'm looking to buy a HVLP to spray a variety of finishes. Mainly spar varnish, I'm hoping to use it for latex and other paint also. All suggestions are welcome.
 
#3 ·
If you have an air compressor that can run the HF guns, go with one of those.
If not, look at the Earlex 6003. I use one for water based finishes, and it works great.
HVLP can spray thinned latex paint, but an airless will generally do it better and faster.
 
#8 ·
As said if you have a compressor, there are a ton of good serviceable guns you could use. HF has a few of them, and Cheeeep too.

Overall though I think that the Earlex 5500's are a great way to get into spraying. Top end product, with awesome support. I've had 2 smallish problems, and they just sent me a whole new kit each time. I don't know how you top that. They came quicker than Prime from Amazoo too.

The tool, and the company aside, they have a LOT of video at YouTube showing how to do a LOT of different things with your 5500. You don't get that with a HF spray gun. I haven't seen that with those thousands of dollar systems either, unless they tell you the secret handshake to see them when you buy.
 
#9 · (Edited by Moderator)
I was expecting $500 comments. Ill go to harbor freight and pick up the purple hf gun tomorrow. Thanks.
- JonfromCa
There is a super coupon for it right now - so it's only $9.99





Get that coupon and more from here.

Cheers,
Brad

PS: I've seen the exact same gun (same embossed model number on the gun and everything, but anodized in a different color) being sold at a couple of different auto parts stores. One had them priced at $69.99!
 
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