Simonig10

The LVLP spray kit comes with a water trap and a small pressure gauge so you can adjust at the gun. I think it only runs at about 21psi for spraying. I plugged a normal spray gun into the compressor and gave it a go and you can do a lot before it kicks in. One with a bigger tank would have been nice but takes up so much space and costs a bit more than I wanted to pay. Just waiting on some couplers to fit it all together. There looks to be a Wolf equivalent of mine where it seems to need a dedicated high wattage feed (like a shower) but this one runs on 13A no probs (flu tube flickered a bit in garage when first powered on).

Ive put on some spray filler with a similar unit to the one in Colin's picture. Seemed okay but the noise was loud and the big hose was a bit restrictive. I was looking for a compressor anyway to use for other projects and decided to bite the bullet. I have finally settled on a Zephyr 3hp twin with 50l tank. Looks good and with standard spray gun attached seems to give lots of air before needing to start up. The LVLP gun set I have bought is a Fastmover FMT4007 which has 2 needles so can do top and undercoat. Will see how I get on....

Thanks for all the advice..will see if I get the one second hand I have my eye on. If not, will go for one of these V twin cylinder versions.

What model of compressor did you use? Did you go for the LVLP setup? Did the compressor run much as you sprayed?

Been a while since I last posted, but after looking sadly at the Herald in tha garage the other day. think its about time I get the old girl painted. I have played about with a HVLP setup a while back but was little more than the type of thing they use to spray fake tan etc. Seemed to put primer on okay (lots of overspray) but cant see it being any good for top coat. I have ben doing a bit of research and there is a new type of spray gun called a LVLP (low vol low pressure). This can use a compressor with a lot lower CFM rating. I wonder if anyone has tried any of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Professional-Lvlp-Gravity-Feed-Spray-Gun-1-3-Set-Up-600ml-Pot-4-3CFM-Kit-In-Case-/111421870415?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19f142d14f I am wondering if it will run off a 50 litre compressor. In theory it should but wondered what others think etc. I have my eye on a few compressors on Ebay second hand but if going for something new, may splash out on something like: Cheap 50l one... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11-Gallon-50LTR-2-5HP-Air-Compressor-Electric-New-50-LTR-50L-/130659658926?pt=UK_Air_Tools_and_Compressors&hash=item1e6bec2cae Better 50L one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rhyas-50-Litre-Air-Compressor-V-Twin-14-5-CFM-3-HP-L-50L-8-Bar-118-PSI-/221689065522?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339db2b032 Will be spraying cellulose. I have seen the Apollo turbine spray units but would like a compressor as can use for other things,