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Subject:Re: Painting with HVLP?
From:edward m bennett
Date:Sat, 12 Jul 1997 22:11:02 -0700

Mike Catlin wrote:
> 
> I'd like to hear from list members who have any experience painting with
> the high-volume-low-pressure (HVLP) non-compressor sprayers.  I mean the
> kind that have an electric powered turbine, large diameter air hose, etc.
> 
> A couple of years ago, before the list was split to Vanagon and air-cooled,
> I thought someone posted their story about using one of these to
> (economically) paint their van.  I recall some talk about buying a
> reconditioned unit from the Damark catalog for $100-$200.  My search of the
> archives turned up nothing.
> 
> My friend, John Hess, wants to paint his Dormobile and he is considering
> this method.  Any info.on this would be much appreciated.
> 
> Thanks, Volks!
> 
> Mike <mjcatlin@dcn.davis.ca.us>
> '82 diesel
> '88 GL

Nope,but my uncle did paint a '57 chevy station wagon wit a hoover vacume
cleaner once.

later 

Ed

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