Spraying lacquer using HVLP
I need some advice on spraying lacquer. In the past I have only used my HVLP to spray poly (plus a little oil based paint).
I need a quick, reliable spray finish for some production runs of small pieces (max. of 3/4" X 2 5/8" X 18"). I would like to use lacquer because of the fast drying time, etc.
Exactly what type of lacquer do I need to use? Any tips or suggestions? Is there a different type of finish I should consider?
Thanks.
Spraying lacquer using HVLP
There are two different HVLP sprayers.
1. HVLP conversion gun: Uses your air compressor to power the gun. You must have enough air volume to run the spray gun.
2. An HVLP spray rig with a turbine. This is the only way to go if you do not own a compressor with enough volume.
HVLP is the easiest way to spray lacquer. Minimal overspray, easy spraying, easy clean-up.
Lacquer has a "burn-in" feature in that it desolves the layer below so that you get great adhesion. There are now water based finished that have the "burn-in" feature and they do not have the odor that real lacquer has. If you are offended by the odor then I would suggest that you do the water based.
If you spray lacquer then you need to cut it about 50% so that you get fast drying and good spraying.
Good Luck.