THANK. YOU. For this awesome video! I picked up one of these to play around with and never having used one was baffled by the instructions. Not only did you explain how to operate the thing, you told me everything I needed to know to actually paint something. I honesty feel like printing a link to this video on a bunch of address labels and attaching it to every box of this sprayer next time I go shopping at HF-it’s that good.
I experienced similar problems adjusting the larger sprayer, playing with air rates and spray rates and all that joy. Great idea with the regulator right on the gun!
I haven't used the gun yet so take this comment with a grain of salt. Why fixate on spraying at the maximum pressure? Wouldn't you get a better finish at the lowest pressure appropriate for the viscosity of the material? I purchased the gun to get in some tight places where my go-to gun wouldn't fit. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, I found it helpful.
Good question Bill. Since you are not new to spraying you have the experience to be able to recognize when it's too high or low, but I probably should have addressed this issue. Too high, and you risk overspray and a rough texture; too low, and the paint may not atomize effectively. It depends on a lot of things such as the type of paint, the length of hose the diameter of the hose, the needle size even the temperature can make a difference. This is why I would recommend using an air regulator. With this gun and latex paint, I found that it needed more air pressure. Thanks for watching the video.
When I started painting I was painting at 35 to 40 PSI, the paint the tended to Orange Peel. When I got better at painting I was using 60 to 65 PSI no orange peel, the spray pattern was actually wider, and the speed you could lay the paint on was way faster with high pressure.
To adjust the pattern and the fluid. Top knob is for pattern, it's going to be round shaped or oval pattern or somewhere in between, set that after setting your air pressure. Last adjust the fluid knob, turn it all the way in or closed, then open it a little bit, spray on a piece of cardboard to test the pattern, if the pattern looks dry around the outside open the fluid knob more till the paint fills the test pattern you spray.
Agree, I start at 50psi then lower it until I still have good atomization and minimal overspray. Lets not forget this is supposed to be an HVLP gun. Low pressure, to reduce wasted overspray.
Good catch on the instructions having the fan and fluid controls pointed out wrong on page 9. I also saw in the booklet that there are other tips you can use for different viscosities, but there is no other information on where to purchase them. And the booklet also doesn't say what size the tip is that came with the gun. The booklet shows an 800 number to call for customer support but I hesitate to call it for fear of getting on a phone distribution list. If anyone has info for the optional tips please chime in.
UPDATE- For those wondering, I just received an email response from Harbor Freight Support regarding tips. The tip that comes with this gun is a 0.6mm (.0236") . On page 10 of the booklet there is a chart listing optional fluid tips. None exist. Here is the response I receiver on Oct 01, 2024- The fluid tip this unit comes with is a 0.6mm. Unfortunately, we do not have an outsource for optional tips for this unit. The nozzle tip can be difficult to remove, it is healed with a sealant. If you are able to remove and find an outsourced item you would need to replace the needle as well. Will L. SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CONTACT CENTER
First one I bought leaked like crazy and the wrench did not fit the nozzle nut. The second one I got had no leaks. But it also would spray only air somehow! Dame problem. Wren h could not fit the damn nut to even dissassemble and trouble shoot. Useless.
Not not for regular cleaning. I clean all my my guns immediately after use with a brush and then with compressed air and water in the cup. This is a cheap gun so I'd recommend after washing to shoot air through it without water in order to dry it out. You don't want any rust to form while in storage.
That's alot of stuff on the bottom of that tiny gun😂 Otta get ya a cheap guaged air valve/cheater valve at Harbor Freight. You can 86 that adapter and big diaphragm regulator. They have a 1/4 compression fitting that screws on to the fitting on the gun. I run mine at 20-30psi. Just enough to atomize the paint. Great little gun for touch ups and small parts. Can't believe I never used one. I like it so much I mite get the original Iwata lph50 that it resembles to go with my full size Iwatas👍
Yeah it's a lot of stuff but I had it laying around. The point I wanted to make for those that didn't know was to regulate the air at the gun. Thank you for the comment. They help everyone.
I threw a gauge on the gun inlet then adjusted the regulator at my tank until I got the best spray pattern. Then I noted the tank regulator gauge setting. Then removed the gauge from the gun. I made a note in the instruction booklet and on my shop whiteboard for the tank regulator pressure setting for this gun for future reference. No extra plumbing hanging off the bottom of the gun.
@steadyeddie7453 Ya you can do that too. Alot of people do. I do that on my Iwata LPH400 because several of the cheater valves I've used don't flow enough air. I've gotten to the point that I dont use screw on valves anymore. I just adjust the air valve on the gun itself til I get just the right amount of atomization. I don't spray in a body shop to where you need repeatability. I just spray for the conditions and materials👍
THANK. YOU. For this awesome video! I picked up one of these to play around with and never having used one was baffled by the instructions. Not only did you explain how to operate the thing, you told me everything I needed to know to actually paint something. I honesty feel like printing a link to this video on a bunch of address labels and attaching it to every box of this sprayer next time I go shopping at HF-it’s that good.
Thank you for the wonderful reply. It's one of the best I have ever received. I'm glad that the video helped.
Great video, bought it to spray tire dressing. First time I’ve ever tried to spray and this helped a lot .
Thanks.
I experienced similar problems adjusting the larger sprayer, playing with air rates and spray rates and all that joy.
Great idea with the regulator right on the gun!
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate the feedback
Great video for beginners. Thank you so much!
I haven't used the gun yet so take this comment with a grain of salt. Why fixate on spraying at the maximum pressure? Wouldn't you get a better finish at the lowest pressure appropriate for the viscosity of the material? I purchased the gun to get in some tight places where my go-to gun wouldn't fit. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, I found it helpful.
Good question Bill. Since you are not new to spraying you have the experience to be able to recognize when it's too high or low, but I probably should have addressed this issue. Too high, and you risk overspray and a rough texture; too low, and the paint may not atomize effectively. It depends on a lot of things such as the type of paint, the length of hose the diameter of the hose, the needle size even the temperature can make a difference. This is why I would recommend using an air regulator. With this gun and latex paint, I found that it needed more air pressure. Thanks for watching the video.
When I started painting I was painting at 35 to 40 PSI, the paint the tended to Orange Peel. When I got better at painting I was using 60 to 65 PSI no orange peel, the spray pattern was actually wider, and the speed you could lay the paint on was way faster with high pressure.
To adjust the pattern and the fluid. Top knob is for pattern, it's going to be round shaped or oval pattern or somewhere in between, set that after setting your air pressure. Last adjust the fluid knob, turn it all the way in or closed, then open it a little bit, spray on a piece of cardboard to test the pattern, if the pattern looks dry around the outside open the fluid knob more till the paint fills the test pattern you spray.
Agree, I start at 50psi then lower it until I still have good atomization and minimal overspray. Lets not forget this is supposed to be an HVLP gun. Low pressure, to reduce wasted overspray.
Good catch on the instructions having the fan and fluid controls pointed out wrong on page 9. I also saw in the booklet that there are other tips you can use for different viscosities, but there is no other information on where to purchase them. And the booklet also doesn't say what size the tip is that came with the gun. The booklet shows an 800 number to call for customer support but I hesitate to call it for fear of getting on a phone distribution list. If anyone has info for the optional tips please chime in.
UPDATE- For those wondering, I just received an email response from Harbor Freight Support regarding tips. The tip that comes with this gun is a 0.6mm (.0236") . On page 10 of the booklet there is a chart listing optional fluid tips. None exist. Here is the response I receiver on Oct 01, 2024-
The fluid tip this unit comes with is a 0.6mm. Unfortunately, we do not have an outsource for optional tips for this unit. The nozzle tip can be difficult to remove, it is healed with a sealant. If you are able to remove and find an outsourced item you would need to replace the needle as well.
Will L.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CONTACT CENTER
Awesome video thanks for sharing important info!!!👊🏽
Glad you liked it.
First one I bought leaked like crazy and the wrench did not fit the nozzle nut. The second one I got had no leaks. But it also would spray only air somehow! Dame problem. Wren h could not fit the damn nut to even dissassemble and trouble shoot. Useless.
ugh.. my wrench doesn't fit. gonna bring it back
the nut is about 5.8mm and the wrench is 6.1mm
Do you put the gun in soapy water as well?
Not not for regular cleaning. I clean all my my guns immediately after use with a brush and then with compressed air and water in the cup. This is a cheap gun so I'd recommend after washing to shoot air through it without water in order to dry it out. You don't want any rust to form while in storage.
That's alot of stuff on the bottom of that tiny gun😂 Otta get ya a cheap guaged air valve/cheater valve at Harbor Freight. You can 86 that adapter and big diaphragm regulator. They have a 1/4 compression fitting that screws on to the fitting on the gun. I run mine at 20-30psi. Just enough to atomize the paint. Great little gun for touch ups and small parts. Can't believe I never used one. I like it so much I mite get the original Iwata lph50 that it resembles to go with my full size Iwatas👍
Yeah it's a lot of stuff but I had it laying around. The point I wanted to make for those that didn't know was to regulate the air at the gun. Thank you for the comment. They help everyone.
I threw a gauge on the gun inlet then adjusted the regulator at my tank until I got the best spray pattern. Then I noted the tank regulator gauge setting. Then removed the gauge from the gun. I made a note in the instruction booklet and on my shop whiteboard for the tank regulator pressure setting for this gun for future reference. No extra plumbing hanging off the bottom of the gun.
@steadyeddie7453 Ya you can do that too. Alot of people do. I do that on my Iwata LPH400 because several of the cheater valves I've used don't flow enough air. I've gotten to the point that I dont use screw on valves anymore. I just adjust the air valve on the gun itself til I get just the right amount of atomization. I don't spray in a body shop to where you need repeatability. I just spray for the conditions and materials👍
I’m waiting for the 25% off coupon at Harbor Freight.
It's actually on sale today for $8.99 which is 47% off .BUT today is the last day of the sale.
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Thanks, I was thinking about driving there.
👀 *promo sm*
GET TO THE POINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!