I have painted cars professionally for many years using conventional high pressure spray guns. At the shop we had a company demo an HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) spray gun, but we didn't end up using them. Recently I have been considering upgrading my home compressor and getting new spray guns to paint cars at home, but also had some interest in trying the current HVLP setups.
I just bought this sprayer and wanted to share my experience: 1) On first impression the spray guns are totally unlike the pro guns because the design is very simple and everything is made of plastic. I was surprised by this but in use they work great. 2) Upon turning on the power base and attaching the hose to the gun, another surprise - air is constantly coming out and when you pull the trigger paint sprays. In practice this doesn't really effect the painting process. 3) These guns are capable of efficiently putting out a lot of paint, but the low pressure may limit flexibility for matching metallic paint.
Summary: For my car projects at home and my style of painting this system is fairly quiet and works well with almost zero over spray which translates to less wasted material. I have only tried this with basic automotive acrylic enamel but I would expect this to be able to spray pretty much anything that can be thinned out to the right viscosity. Overall, for the price it's a very good value and you can get pro level results painting your car at home. If I get the chance to try this with metallic I'll update.
| Brand | Wagner Spraytech |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 8.8 Pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 12"W x 12.25"H |
| Style | Tow-Behind |
| Power Source | ac |
| Included Components | Instruction Guide, 39 ft Hose, iSpray Nozzle, Fine FInish Detail Nozzle, Cleaning Kit, Motocoat HVLP Sprayer |
| Model Name | 0529031 |
| Manufacturer | Wagner Spraytech |
| Part Number | 0529031 |
| Item Weight | 8.8 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 0529031 |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Usage | Exterior |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited |
