Harbor Freight HVLP Spray Gun Review - Also Cleaning and Setup Instructions

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  • Harbor freight HVLP Automotive spray gun review, how to clean a spray gun, how to use a hvlp spray gun, how to adjust a hvlp spray gun for painting basecoat clear coat, how to spray 2 stage automotive paint, how to paint your car, what type of spray gun to use for painting a car.
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  • @MrSmalling
    @MrSmalling Před 4 lety +7

    This is the BEST training video I have EVER seen. No kidding. No flowery blah blah blah. Straightforward and to the point. Thank you!

  • @myRatchets
    @myRatchets  Před 9 lety +3

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  • @robertajuarez1691
    @robertajuarez1691 Před 7 lety +13

    Just used this gun today my first time ever painting with a paint gun. This video was my teacher.

  • @pynoypride87
    @pynoypride87 Před 5 měsíci

    This is awesome!!! Thank you!!! I’m a noob with painting and this is my first spray gun! This is comprehensive and well explained!

  • @victoria1973100
    @victoria1973100 Před 5 lety

    Didn't have skinny wrench, ground down 6" adjustable wrench in jaw area. Works great and jaws are flat inside. Needle nose vise grips tend to spread and sometimes strains them. Great video!!!

  • @blackfender100
    @blackfender100 Před 8 lety

    Thanks again dude I was an auto repair tech for 30 years just started getting into small painting projects.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 8 lety +1

      +Joe Dov Nice, painting stuff is more elbow grease and patience than anything else. That is once you get the basics down. cheers

  • @theeecandlemaker2197
    @theeecandlemaker2197 Před 7 lety +35

    thank you very much I'm a beginner at painting and just picked up one of these guns at harbor freight. this video has helped me greatly.

  • @jtutstone
    @jtutstone Před 6 lety +14

    Great Video!!! You addressed every concern I had and we're very detailed in your explanation in "regular" terms. As a first time user of a hvlp spray gun you have given me the confidence I needed to tackle my painting project without any apprehension.
    Blessings to you!

  • @username8171
    @username8171 Před 6 lety

    Just bought this gun yesterday, and this vid really helped a lot, thank you very much.

  • @ArayahIru
    @ArayahIru Před 3 lety

    Thank you. I wanted something smaller to use for furniture finishes and this will be it. I now know what my shopping list will be prior to going to harbor freight.

  • @bwhaley419
    @bwhaley419 Před 2 lety

    Just bought this gun today Nd it even came with an external regulator. Very helpful video 🤘

  • @grumpycat5991
    @grumpycat5991 Před 3 lety +3

    I agree that detail cleaning it thoroughly when you 1st get it is mandatory but honestly I just flush mine now... I used to detail clean my guns every time but now I just flushing it with Paint thinner (Mineral spirits) works very well and takes about 3 min.
    To flush it after a spraying session I open the guns setting full blast and fill the cup, shake up the gun and spray about 4-6 oz of paint thinner through it, then I clean the cup with a rag soaked in paint thinner and refill the cup with about 4oz of acetone... Spray that through it, pull the needle wipe it down with paint thinner put it back in and spray another 2oz of paint thinner through it.
    Then I just wipe the gun down with a rag soaked in paint thinner, and put about 1 oz of thinner into the cup and set it on its stand, I leave it "wet".
    Doing this makes the gun last easily about 10-20 spray sessions. And at $9.99 each once I get one that starts to spray poorly or gets "sticky" I part it out, put it in the ultra sonic cleaner it and grab a new one off the shelf, I keep 2-3 "in stock" and just buy them on sale with a 20% off coupon.
    I have sprayed about 12-15 gallons through my current gun using only the simple flush method and it still sprays nicely.

  • @428zoltan
    @428zoltan Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video. Textbook example of how ALL DIY videos should be. Nice work. Thank u.

  • @stinkeye4729
    @stinkeye4729 Před 8 lety

    ' just got a gun from Harbor. It included s bad set of minimal direcrions. Iset it up and got unacceptal results. Your vid saved the day. Thanks pal!

  • @FungusHat
    @FungusHat Před 7 lety

    Thanks! Just picked one of these up for a boat trailer re-primer and paint : - ) your instructions are much appreciated!

  • @briankeithnull194
    @briankeithnull194 Před 4 lety

    Also a new beginner that's also not willing to purchase a expensive gun for just one planned job. Starting tomorrow morning I'm going to be as my 1st project painting my 36ft Gulf Stream Sun Stream Hi Rise motorhome. I know a big project for a 1st time job! But with your help and others here on Utube I'm pretty sure I can do it! So wish me luck! And thanks for your help!

  • @redcon1570
    @redcon1570 Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding video for anyone starting out. Perfect step by step!

  • @ChiefMoonChunks
    @ChiefMoonChunks Před 5 lety

    Very useful video for people new to HVLP guns. Thanks man

  • @randu2u2
    @randu2u2 Před 7 lety +1

    Possibly the best, most comprehensive CZcams video I have ever seen. Thank you for your attention to detail.

  • @jhltexas6172
    @jhltexas6172 Před 2 lety

    Great video, I appreciate the way you broke down the gun and explain every detail to cleaning.

  • @bookercarroll666
    @bookercarroll666 Před 4 lety +1

    Very informative, and to the point! Just purchased the same gun. Thanks

  • @pastorwarreng9775
    @pastorwarreng9775 Před 4 lety

    Picked up my first HF spray gun and this vid helped a lit. Thanks!

  • @SergioNava-zh9dm
    @SergioNava-zh9dm Před 3 lety

    Just bought this spray gun and this video helped a lot thanks man ‼️

  • @adamburgi6048
    @adamburgi6048 Před 5 lety

    .Very nicely done. Just bought this gun and working on learning....your video helped a lot.

  • @Long-nd8bq
    @Long-nd8bq Před 6 lety

    Going to get one of these guns soon. Never took one apart. Thanks for the video.

  • @black99vett
    @black99vett Před 8 lety +6

    Thanks, just picked up a gun to paint some built ins and wondered how to clean it. Never thought to clean the gun first.

  • @martinpantoja5373
    @martinpantoja5373 Před 2 lety

    I 'd seen other videos..they only bla bla,bla about their personal life and they forget to do something I.in Between video. But you pretty much explain step by step. Cuz my spray gun was cloth. Thanks to your video. I got the job done !....

  • @Rickster208
    @Rickster208 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for the vid. Just bought this gun today, it’s a big help.

  • @maureenpolczynski1194
    @maureenpolczynski1194 Před měsícem

    Excellent presentation! You are a superior teacher! Thank you!

  • @robertajuarez1691
    @robertajuarez1691 Před 7 lety +41

    Dude thee best video I've seen on this gun. Great job.

  • @teddie9255
    @teddie9255 Před 6 lety

    Another great video my friend! Thanks for all the hard work you put in. I enjoy the videos and have learned a lot from them.

  • @metro7films
    @metro7films Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you sir, brilliant presentation packed with information that goes beyond cleaning!!!

  • @williamcharles9480
    @williamcharles9480 Před 5 lety

    Thanks a lot for this video. I needed someone to tell me how to set up and clean my H.F. HVLP gun.

  • @Omkh4258
    @Omkh4258 Před 8 lety +11

    Great, quick, to-the-point video. Always clear what's going on and you explain well, especially for the inexperienced. Not to mention I like that this is an "every-man's" tool not some five hundred dollar deal the average person isn't using.
    Thanks

  • @snoopu2601
    @snoopu2601 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the video and showing how to take apart and put the paint gun back together and paint.

  • @ciretose2
    @ciretose2 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for one of the few *helpful* videos about this sprayer.

  • @snsranch
    @snsranch Před 9 lety +15

    Hey, thanks man. Just picked up this gun today. The tips about the teflon tape and not using the filter are totally awesome. I was wondering why the cup threads were a so huge...it's for the tape...PERFECT! thanks again.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 9 lety +1

      +Bob Stacy Np, they are a very good bang for the buck. GL and thanks for commenting. cheers

    • @alconyers2003
      @alconyers2003 Před 6 lety +1

      Bob Stacy is the

  • @RockBottomGarage
    @RockBottomGarage Před 9 lety

    About to paint my car using this gun. Thanks for sharing this information.

  • @SmokeFlame1
    @SmokeFlame1 Před 7 lety +1

    Just bought a new gun. That was very helpful.

  • @Jerry-ko9pi
    @Jerry-ko9pi Před měsícem

    Best video on using and setting up I have seen yet!

  • @troyc4841
    @troyc4841 Před 3 lety

    I needed this. My gun came with tools and a 9mm tube wrench that fits inside the body. It looked as though that threaded piece that the nozzle cap threads on to was meant to come off. It does not. And I see he didn't his either. Good info.

  • @davesaam4308
    @davesaam4308 Před 4 lety

    Very thorough adjusting and cleaning instructions, thanks.

  • @jameslott7069
    @jameslott7069 Před 6 lety

    Another great video. You're my favorite car guy on CZcams

  • @lolaibiss7020
    @lolaibiss7020 Před 3 lety

    Thank you ever so much for ALL your videos!!! Very thorough, and informative, thanks a million!!! Greetings from a Czech Chick

  • @Guardducks
    @Guardducks Před 6 lety +1

    Nice ! Video very detailed and to the point and explained in very simple terms. Thank you learned a lot. 👍

  • @larryb4122
    @larryb4122 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video. I've wanted to know this for a while.

  • @nickd6182
    @nickd6182 Před 5 lety +3

    I read somewhere that you can eliminate the built in air pressure regulator on hvlp guns by taking it out completely and just using a block off plug in its place.

  • @HeAhaBro
    @HeAhaBro Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the video - clear and straight to the point like all your videos.

  • @kaycox5555
    @kaycox5555 Před 7 lety

    Very helpful video!! Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing.

  • @blackfender100
    @blackfender100 Před 8 lety

    Thank you I just bought that gun haven't used it this helps a lot.

  • @SanFranTransplant
    @SanFranTransplant Před 3 lety +3

    Best video I've seen on this gun, thank you! Just shot Benjamin Moore Advanced, diluted with 10% water and it came out smooth as glass! I also did the mod on the nozzle and bored it out to 2mm.

  • @Woodchucksigns
    @Woodchucksigns Před 6 lety +1

    I took an 11/16 open ended wrench and grounded it to a 19 mm and ground the sides to make it more narrow of a wrench, All I used was a 4-inch angle grinder, took about 15 minutes but it works perfect, It fits the nut on the bottom of the cup for a little extra snug. Great video

  • @MrWkendwarrior
    @MrWkendwarrior Před 6 lety +2

    Appreciate the time u took doing this video. It is easy to follow, complete, and shows how an added regulator w moisture filter makes this avg air gun both adjustable and paint flow reliable to avoid compressor moisture in the paint. Only thing i would change would be to use a female SWIVEL adapter to the air line. Just makes ANY air tool easier to manage. Thanks again for another detailed video!

  • @ElrodsGarage
    @ElrodsGarage Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video. I will be spraying my car eventually and need all the help I can get. Cheers!

  • @1adorableone
    @1adorableone Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you so much!! I was only half cleaning my sprayer, I needed this video!!

  • @Memo-nd6fj
    @Memo-nd6fj Před 10 měsíci

    A great little gun for just dollars from Harbor Freight! Very easy to use and setup. Never used one before, attached it to my 55Gal air compressor and used it to spray stucco paint on my garage and it worked perfectly without any problems. I guess you could pay more for a higher quality gun but if your not doing a lot of paining or don't anticipate doing a lot of painting later, why spend the extra money for a better gun when this one works perfect!

  • @Foxtechconsultants
    @Foxtechconsultants Před 5 lety +5

    Perfect, this is exactly what I needed. Thank you for this video! I just subbed :)

  • @brettsima9
    @brettsima9 Před rokem

    Thank you for this insightful video. You helped me learn a lot in a small amount of time. Bless!

  • @jadejades3281
    @jadejades3281 Před 5 lety +2

    @ 4 mins 23 secs into video, you said use 19-20 mm wrench, untrue unless have specialty wrench which is way thinner. I just purchased one of these today (correct on not having included wrench) BTW behind that nozzle the copper section un-threads and loads of factory lube in in that section. Great video besides what I noticed though upon cleaning mine :)

  • @Guitarrockstar5683
    @Guitarrockstar5683 Před rokem

    That helps a lot thank you for making this video!

  • @bjtucker5
    @bjtucker5 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent tutorial!!👏Very thorough. Thank you 👍

  • @jamesjarrell7883
    @jamesjarrell7883 Před 9 lety

    Good review I have the same gun but have never used it .
    Now I feel like at least I know what all I need to get started . Thanks !!!

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 9 lety

      James Jarrell Np, this gun is a very good bang for your buck. GL

  • @smuk386
    @smuk386 Před 8 lety +36

    Excellent video. Thank you for taking time to make it and post it.!

  • @jefflefebvre4667
    @jefflefebvre4667 Před 7 lety

    Excellent detailed information. Thanks for posting 👍

  • @AustinF29
    @AustinF29 Před 5 lety

    Great video! Just purchased this gun tonight and this was great video to help me get started!!

    • @clh9933
      @clh9933 Před 5 lety

      Dont turn that fluid tip all the way out make a mark on your fluid knob and turn 2-3 turns out

  • @eddted2876
    @eddted2876 Před 2 lety +1

    This guy is more detailed! OTHER videos are half ass or.less! This guy answered ALL my questions! Thanks bro! Good job!

  • @phillipharding3616
    @phillipharding3616 Před rokem

    Thank you well explained. Great video.

  • @DurningJ
    @DurningJ Před rokem

    Excellent video- very clear and thorough.

  • @austinsmith1815
    @austinsmith1815 Před 3 lety

    Video was so very helpful and to the point thank you very much!

  • @zenbeer
    @zenbeer Před 8 lety +13

    Perfect. The video I was looking for! Thanks for an informative instructional.

  • @randy1203
    @randy1203 Před rokem

    Very well explained, steps 1 thru 10, A to Z.
    I have never used a spray gun before. I enjoyed the tear down, cleaning and reassembling. Thank you!!! 💙

  • @MrBartender49
    @MrBartender49 Před 7 lety

    answers a lot of my questions... Thank You!!

  • @buckhornimports
    @buckhornimports Před 6 lety

    HF offers this purple HVLP gun in two different part numbers, same price, but one comes with the wrench and one does not. Also, there is assembly lube in the adjustment for the fan spray and built in regulator screw as well.

  • @fredjones5327
    @fredjones5327 Před 5 lety

    Great video brother I’m a beginner at this and I was lost without your videos, thanks!!! Question... do u have a video of how to mix the paint ( thinner, hardner, etc) or should I get it from auto body store mixed already??? Thanks!!

  • @benodell9675
    @benodell9675 Před 5 lety

    Great teacher 1st time painting this weekend Ben

  • @kevinrooftek150
    @kevinrooftek150 Před 4 lety

    Great video! Very thorough! Thanks for taking the time!!

  • @yourhomeplansource4706

    Very good video. Understandable, clear and succent.

  • @consentidocomunwithcommons7698

    Great video. O have the same gun from HF and no idea how use him now I know
    Thanks

  • @TheMrmmkkpro
    @TheMrmmkkpro Před 2 lety

    Great video, especially for a rookie. Thanks for your time, very helpful. 👍👍🏁🏁

  • @mitch5077
    @mitch5077 Před 4 lety

    Very thorough! Thank you, you answered so many questions! 🤟

  • @mblockey
    @mblockey Před 7 lety

    thanks. big help appreciate you taking your time to do this

  • @clscale
    @clscale Před 2 lety

    I just bought that air gun, now I know how to clean it!

  • @jasonlara
    @jasonlara Před rokem

    Hi. Thanks for the vid. I just used one of these. When I removed the fluid nozzle with the wrench, the nozzle came off along with the brass part, the white o-ring and the black, plastic washer thing. I couldn't just get the nozzle to come off.

  • @2009stevecry
    @2009stevecry Před 8 lety

    Great job, nice video and realistic opinion on a infamous brand like harbor freight.

  • @ragtop63
    @ragtop63 Před 3 lety +1

    The front nozzle mount assembly can be removed with an allen wrench. Once the nozzle and tip are removed, look inside the front of the gun and you'll see the key.

  • @kn520
    @kn520 Před 5 lety

    What would we do without this guy :D Thanks!!!

  • @chispas2004
    @chispas2004 Před 2 lety

    Thank you thank you thank you just what this total beginner needed!!

  • @levisoriano1
    @levisoriano1 Před 4 lety

    Been painting for about 1 year now. Picked up a couple tips watching your video thanks.

  • @gravityalwayswins1434
    @gravityalwayswins1434 Před 5 lety +1

    High quality video. Thanks.

  • @ironmanbrothers
    @ironmanbrothers Před 9 lety

    Great video, that was really helpful and informative. Now let's see if I can spray well enough :)

  • @user-bm1dl6vu7r
    @user-bm1dl6vu7r Před 2 měsíci

    Great teaching video. I am a beginner. Just bought my harbor freight paint gun and have used it twice. For cleaning you used lacquer thinner, why not paint thinner or acetone and what is the difference?

  • @roynelson7613
    @roynelson7613 Před 8 lety +6

    this was one hell of a review thanks buddy for such a cool review man

  • @reints74
    @reints74 Před 8 lety

    Biggest issue with my gun is the fan pattern itself; it's only about 4" tall. I believe mine is just junk, because I cant imagine this gun being popular if the fan is so small on all of them. I bought the HF Professional model and the fan is perfect and it atomizes/sprays metallics great. Worth the $45.

  • @shortattentionspangarage1312

    Good video. It would be nice if the wrench came with it. I just bought that same gun yesterday and have no way to take the nozzle out for proper cleaning.

  • @mavez6322
    @mavez6322 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice one, good information!

  • @felipeperez714
    @felipeperez714 Před 5 lety

    great video man! keep up the good work

  • @johntinamostyn4044
    @johntinamostyn4044 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video! What pressure would you use for spraying autobourne sealer. Thanks

  • @masscomnet
    @masscomnet Před 4 lety

    Really excellent video! Thanks so much!

  • @dabeanman808
    @dabeanman808 Před 8 lety

    Just bought one of these guns. Thanks for your video!

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 8 lety

      +Chad Bean Glad you liked it, thanks.

  • @karareis3186
    @karareis3186 Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you! This was so so helpful!