I could use some advice regarding paint spray guns. I have a small project that I’ve been having difficulty getting a decent smooth finish with latex black enamel. I think I’m on my forth coat, with pre-sanding between each coat to remove unwanted brush strokes, etc. Per a suggestion from a fellow SMC member, I tried a product call Flotrol and this was major improvement in application and finish for most of the individual items related to this project where full brush strokes could be used.
I’m on the fence as to breaking my rule of “No Spray Painting In My Workshop”, but I need to finish this project. Sherwin Williams doesn’t carry the same paint as a spray and I need all the individual pieces to match, so I though I’d page through my recent Harbor Freight’s catalog and see what a cheap compressor spray gun would cost. I have a small Sears compressor.
With prices ranging from $9.99 to $59.99 and terms like Adjustable Mini, Detail, HVLP, Gravity Feed, Stainless Steel Needle, Aluminum Paint Cups, Brass Nozzles, etc. and the fact that I’ll be using this latex enamel, I could use some advice from members that use spray guns.
Is this the usual case of “you get what you pay for” or can I expect to get a least a couple of uses with respectable results ? The piece I need to finish is only about 18” x 18”.
I’m still somewhat undecided on whether I’m going to go this spray gun route, but I’m getting frustrated and need to get this project finished.
Tom