Titan HVPL(PART 3)

[@rjsenn4142]

I get better results the closer I match the viscosity to the recommended rate. I’ve used floetrol as well as distilled water or windshield wiper fluid with varying degrees of success. Temp and humidity are other factors you have to account for.

[@shawnbond1975]

I switched to graco airless with fine finish low pressure tips (FFLP). I've even sprayed thick exterior paint without thinning. Other than experimenting with tip sizes, there's very little tweaking needed.

[@Chrisisthename]

Hey Paul, what about the internal packing stuff? Any advice on how to care for it and not mess it/them up, or when its advisable to replace or mess with?

[@mustangfan24]

I recommend a respirator...not a dust mask.

[@danielgeng2306]

Jim Griner agreed, P100 you only get 2 lungs !

[@danielgeng2306]

Orange ya glad ya didn’t get any paint on your shorts ? Badumbump Lol, no charge for the bad jokes Ron, they’re free! I’m here all week (because the state is closed) try the veal ! Don’t forget to tip your waiter !

[@omarmendoza6267]

Good video amigo!!🙏

[@danielgeng2306]

Hi Ron, painted professionally for 15 years (still my favorite job, just not the best paying) Floetrol is an awesome product to improve leveling and extends your wet edge time and aids in application but as far as I know it doesn’t really thin the paint or at least not that much, I think water is the only way to do that.

[@fleetfootable]

True that... And far less expensive😁

[@justinbernatz6898]

I’ve had the 115 for 7 yrs and its ok. I recently changed to an airless with a finishing tip, easier to operate and the atomization is just as good imo. You really need to invest the time to learn the HVLP and do it often to where you won’t forget how to adjust and use it properly. I think for the pro painter this is a great unit but for a remodeler dabbling in painting, an airless sprayer with the proper tip is fantastic. The overspray is minimal too. Love the vids, Ron!

[@luismendez886]

but the difference between them it's that you can use little paint only one quarter and get your job done , and with the airless sprayer you have to buy at least two gallons to get it to be running...

[@danielgeng2306]

justin bernatz I agree Justin, the airless technology has come so far in the last 30 years and you don’t have to worry so much about viscosity or only being able to load small amounts of material, plus they make smaller units if you are working with smaller quantities. I’m sure once you get used to the hvlp it’s good but it’ll never keep up with an airless!

[@Tenaltosax]

Love your videos. One thing I would suggest to eliminate damage to the tip or needle would be to pull the trigger when you are removing or installing the tip to eliminate any damage that might occur by the tip and needle rubbing together.

[@michaelsa892]

I just got a hvlp system by Earlex not a super nice one like you got but it’s what I could afford going to be building and painting my own kitchen cabinets soon.

[@kiwdwks]

Appreciate you sharing your learning process. I've been there trying to get better results spraying a finish. The learning curve can be head scratching...

[@willmurphy6996]

Full hvlp capacity? lol. ok then. Guess you haven't heard of the auto body refinish industry. They are not using these turbine systems for a reason and the products they spray are thinner than water.

[@kendalbevil6591]

Not until I completed my first cabinet job did I realize the black ring, how much you turn it in or out will adjust the size of your spray pattern. Still learning myself how to use my 115 capspray.

[@willmurphy6996]

Use a better quality of paint. Scuff X is used by painters that bid low on jobs and try to save on the material end to make a dollar.

[@romankisil7929]

balabol

[@dirty4op]

Start by turning the material knob 1 1/2 to 2 turns open & about 20 psi, thats a good starting point. If u need more material keep opening knob 1/2 a turn at a time. I've been painting cars for at least 20 years.

[@cruzs.9040]

this system does not get 20 psi