[Greg Reid]

Thanks Steve, Cammer. I had read that they had them at HF so I went there. Didn't find anything labeled specifically as 'High Flow' but I did find some 3/8" 'T' type with very large openings. I suppose that will suffice for now?
Still kinda confused on how any of that helps though, considering the fact that the swaged ends of the 3/8" hose I'm using are not that large. ?? Bigger than the ones I'm using now but still not as large stuff I bought today.

[Cammer-6]

store bought hose is too small.
I went to Snyder hose 30 yrs ago and had hoses made and all of them are still in use.
I have a special 30ft hose for nothing but the HVLP that is larger than usual with the hi flow fittings.Dont get one too long for this youll get alot of pressure drop.

[Greg Reid]

Ok. The hose I just bought is shorter than my old one and made from rubber for more flexibility and because it'll lay down better. Bought it just for painting. It's also why I bought the higher flow couplings.
The only restriction in this hose is at the threaded end. Still larger than my old one but I may ream the brass fitting out just a bit if it seems necessary.

[65Mark]

I have never used an enlarged fitting set up and never had a problem. Set the pressure at the gun and have the wall regulator set at 80 and you're good to go as long as the compressor has enough cfm capacity.

[Bob Scott]

Milton v-style couplers are rated at 74scfm and were designed for use with hvlp. Their m-style is rated at 40 scfm. I switched to the v-style but can't tell any difference. the v-style coupler will accept m or a style plugs so you shouldn't have to switch the fittings on your other tools. northerntool.com and autobodytoolmart.com sell them.

[Greg Reid]

Alright, thanks guys. I had never had any problem using my tools or my old paint gun but this one cautioned to use the high flow only so I just wanted to give myself the best chance for positive results.

[gto406]

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

Alright, thanks guys. I had never had any problem using my tools or my old paint gun but this one cautioned to use the high flow only so I just wanted to give myself the best chance for positive results.

True, never hurts to follow their instructions. That way, if you end up having issues with the gun, the manufacturer can't point to that as a possible 'reason for problems'.

Very informative thread Greg, thanks!

BR/Brian.

[Cammer-6]

heres some pics of the fittings on my gun

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by Cammer-6

heres some pics of the fittings on my gun

The one on your gun and the one on the right in photo 3 are the ones I bought. They look like they'll eliminate any potential bottleneck to airflow. Unless I learn differently, I'll go with them.
Brian, you are welcome!

[Cammer-6]

yes the one on the right and the one on my gun are one in the same.
These fittings are available at Lowes.

My gun has a regulator and isnt as fussy on air pressure as alot of guns
It has a gauge on the aircap pressure as well as cup pressure and I can vary either.
Its a unique gun in that the body can be used for several different cups/aircaps/nozzles.
So you can switch from base to clear without cleaning the gun,just twist the release and change the nozzle/aircap/cup assembly.
The pressurized cup makes the suction style cup act more like a gravity feed without the bulk or awkwardness.
With heavier paints it actually works better than a gravity feed.Awesome gun but not cheap.
I still have my Binks Model 7&18 as well as several cheap gravity and suction feeds for those less than perfect jobs and primers.

[Greg Reid]

Thanks for the info Cammer. I'm close now I think. I feel that I can spray it to my satisfaction with this gun..with a little practice....Mostly just want to make sure the body itself is ready and clean before I do this..

[Greg Reid]

I'll be sure to read and obey all data sheets.

[Cammer-6]

one thing you can do to practice is to put some prekleano in the gun and spray the car.
you can then get a feel for the pattern of spray and how it lays down.
It will evaporate quickly so pay attention to what its doing right after you spray that area.
make sure you clean the gun out before using paint.

[Greg Reid]

I was planning to do just that in a couple of days Cammer. I have some extra paint around here too. Might paint something else before I paint the car.

[Cammer-6]

If youre going to use the same gun for clear and base it might bite you.
best to have 3 guns
primer,base,clear
otherwise you need to be 100% on your cleaning

[Greg Reid]

I'm using the same gun. I've done some research on it and with this gun and so far, no one has had a problem using it for both. I've actually got 5 or 6 guns but I bought this one specifically for this job.

[webfoot]

Can't wait to see how it turns out, you will be a source of great inspiration for this noob.

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by webfoot

Can't wait to see how it turns out, you will be a source of great inspiration for this noob.

Well, at the very least, I may show the world how NOT to do it.
I'm really trying to time it late enough for consistently mild temps and early enough to beat the pollen. It's going to be tough as the pollen in this part of the country is absolutely hellish.

[webfoot]

Just make sure you do a good job on the hood, that is all you can see while driving anyway. I plan on never slowing down long enough for people to notice the paint.

[Greg Reid]

Good philosophy. Now that you mention it, the hood and trunk do concern me a bit as the gun angle is kind of difficult to hold 90 degrees in relation to the surfaces.