Get by with a smaller gun for Stewart Ekofill?

[LSaupe]

Do any of you have good working experience with Stewart Systems Ekofill?

I know they recommend at least 13 CFM for good results on the top coat.

I am hoping to utilize my 5.5 CFM compressor for the Ekofill portion. Which of course would necessitate a smaller gun.

For the Ekofill, can this be done with a smaller gun (as it gets sanded anyway between coats)?

Larry S.

[Danzer1]

I don't think that will work. For a high fill primer filler you should use a 1.5mm tip, 30-35psi at the compressor and 20psi at the gun (that's continuous while the trigger is pulled). Also should use a moisture trap and for high fill, remove any filter in the gun (or between the paint pot and the gun). Also Stewarts recommends brushing the 1st of the 3 coats to get it into the fabric weave.

Good Luck

[Danzer1]

Forgot to mention - you need sufficient pressure and the right tip get good atomization of the paint otherwise the sprayed result will be horrendous and cost you a lot more time, effort and money to correct, than a good gun and adequate compressor will. It needs to be HVLP - Sata makes the best. Try Craigslist or borrow, rent one - it will pay off in the long run.

[n85ae]

I used to own an Axis Citation HVLP system, and have used a bunch of
different compressor based spray guns, AND ... On a whim I bought an
around $100 Wagner from HomeDepot ... Guess what it sprays perfectly
well ...

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Wagner-PaintREADY-Station-HVLP-Sprayer-0529017/204218851?N=5yc1vZarv5

Your mileage may vary ... However if you do your thinning right, and practice
it should work just fine.

Jeff

[LSaupe]

Actually for me its a compressor issue not a gun issue. Sure would be nice if a spraying system like the Wagner shown would fly. Anyone ever tried to use one of these?

[Danzer1]

Your mileage may vary ... However if you do your thinning right, and practice it should work just fine.

Be aware: Ekofill is not supposed to be thinned - it will not properly fill the weave.

[LSaupe]

Good feedback. Here is another one that has had some success in the automotive hobbiest world.

http://www.amazon.com/Earlex-HV5500-Spray-Station/dp/B004RGOKR2#productDetails