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Anyone recommend turbine paint systems over compressor?

Started by 7E-Bodies, November 12, 2021, 12:49:57 PM

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7E-Bodies

I thought I'd seen a thread once where someone had moved away from traditional compressed air painting and went to turbine system. I have two compressors (always a backup), but not winning the moisture battles and high end dryers are as expensive as some of the turbine paint systems. It seems as though the gains with these turbine systems are consistency, quiet operations, no moisture issues, no oil in the lines. Any experienced input appreciated. Link for example.
https://www.eastwood.com/ew-5-stage-9-5psi-hvlp-turbine-paint-syst-wth-gun.html

@anlauto did you once say you paint with these?
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

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ek3

hvlp systems are great. accu-spray was a good brand and there are plenty more options.  each has their pros and cons. everybody will have their own way of doing things. the hvlp systems are very good if not the best . i think they quit making accu-spray equipment .now [appolo] but, graco/binks still do. you will never have water issues again with a good hvlp...


7E-Bodies

1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

ek3

yes. i first used one in 1987 or so...  in those days it was unreal how good the transfer rate was. [very little waste] . i see a lot of people use to much pressure to get the paint to lay down. if you get the fluid nozzle sized and air cap correct , you can spray out so smooth that cut and buff will be 10 times less work! 

AH1S

I just used the Fuji mini mite 5 with the t 70 gun. Sprayed factory dip gray on the bottom of the car. No issues no complaints.