Refinishing: HLVP vs Conventional Systems

[pianoman]

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> From: BSHARPTUNE@aol.com
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Refinishing: HLVP vs Conventional Systems
> Date: Tuesday, September 16, 1997 6:28 PM
> Dear Devlin,
I have been using the Wagner Capspray unit for over a year now.  I have
done a  complete piano with it as well as refinsihing my benches.  It is a
multi-turbine model and I use it exclusively with water borne finishes.  I
have no complaints with it.  It certainly has less overspray than normal
air-compressor type and uses less power because it only runs while you are
spraying.
However if you use compressed air for blowing things off you still need a
compressor.  I have both, but if I did not I would invest in a large
compresor and a gun (like Binks) capable of HVLP use.  I have not used
solvent based lacquers in it at all.
James Grebe
pianoman@inlink.com>

 I am wondering if anyone has done any plate or cabinet refinishing with
one
> on the HVLP systems.  My refinisher uses a Binks gun with compressor-says
> that the HVLP's are ok but not that great....although his experience with
> them has been very limited.  A friend who does autobody refinishing
thinks
> they're great!  Hence, the controversy.  I would like some feedback from
> anyone has used the HVLP system with any success.  Mention make, model,
any
> other particulars that you may think important!
> 
> Appreciatively,
> 
> Devlon
> Nashville Chaper