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    Default Get by with a smaller gun for Stewart Ekofill?

    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.

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    Default Re: Get by with a smaller gun for Stewart Ekofill?

    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

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    Default Re: Get by with a smaller gun for Stewart Ekofill?

    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.

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    Default Re: Get by with a smaller gun for Stewart Ekofill?

    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-Pa...1?N=5yc1vZarv5

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

    Jeff

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    Default Re: Get by with a smaller gun for Stewart Ekofill?

    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?

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    Default Re: Get by with a smaller gun for Stewart Ekofill?

    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.

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    Default Re: Get by with a smaller gun for Stewart Ekofill?

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

    http://www.amazon.com/Earlex-HV5500-...productDetails

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