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05-09-2009, 09:18 AM
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Registered User
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Brush or Spray Lacquer
I have a project with about 19 doors that I need to stain and finish, and have been debating on whether to brush on the lacquer or break down and buy an HVLP sprayer. I have been looking at the spraytech 9100, 9900, and the Graco Procomp 4900. Does anyone have any advice for me on which way I should go. Brush or Spray? Which HVLP setup?
Thanks
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05-09-2009, 10:30 AM
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Thom
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Lacquer dries to fast to do a good job with a brush on a large surface like a door. Spray it.
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05-09-2009, 10:41 AM
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Organic Painter
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I think on the can it says spray only...
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05-09-2009, 10:42 AM
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Organic Painter
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Call a painter...
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05-09-2009, 11:06 AM
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Registered User
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Perhaps I should have mentioned that I previously worked in a cabinet shop and have some experience spraying with high pressure systems, but i no longer work there. Now I need to either invest in a HVLP system which I am not as familiar with or brush the lacquer which I have never done and am not completely comfortable with. Just looking for advice from those who have done both and a possible recommendation on the sprayers that I have listed. I don't want to drop $1200 dollars on a HVLP system (which has been my plan, but I am willing to consider other options) and then find out that the other system was better.
Thanks
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05-09-2009, 11:23 AM
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Organic Painter
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Rent one, you only have 19 doors, this is a no brainer on to buy or not to buy.
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05-09-2009, 12:21 PM
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Pro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Mike
Rent one, you only have 19 doors, this is a no brainer on to buy or not to buy.
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rent is the way to go. I had pretty good luck with a 400 campbell hausfeld hVLP rig with the turbine. It is not a high quality gun nor will it last as long as the better ones but I don't use it much. HVLP is not that differant than the high pressure set ups with a lot less overspray. ( uses less material) and even the inexpensive ones will give a good finish particularly on clear coating. Just out of curiosity why the lacquer. It dries quickly, flows fairly well, but can be damaging to you and potentially explosive.   I always used it in a shop with a spray booth but if you don't have one off those you will need to do this outside with the bugs dust etc. Why not use a water based urethane which dries quickly and if you use a floor type finish will be durable. 
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05-09-2009, 06:35 PM
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vandy
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hvlp spray.....period.
i don't care if you rent or buy. i love my Graco 4900 procomp that I got on craigslist for $200.
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05-09-2009, 06:41 PM
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LRG WoodCrafting
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Mike
Call a painter...
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A "painter" does not use lacquer, a finisher does. 
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05-10-2009, 12:58 AM
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Organic Painter
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A "painter" does not use lacquer, a finisher does.
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lol
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05-10-2009, 09:43 AM
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Registered User
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You can always rent an airless w/ new lines. Put a 517 tip w/ a fine filter.
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05-10-2009, 10:56 PM
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Pro
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Yeah, I did some stain grade trim with laquer top coat with an airless last year and it turned out very nice. Did it in my shop. Made sure to smoke OUTSIDE. JK
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05-11-2009, 08:33 AM
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A bit abrasive.
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the title of this thread is ridiculous.
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My advice: Hire a real painter to do it.
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05-18-2009, 11:45 AM
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Registered User
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Spray lacquer only. If you have never sprayed it before, don't try it on your own.
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