First spraying project

i see no one has responded yet, which is unusual. Chalk it up to it being the Holidays worldwide.

i'd offer my opinion, but I have no experience with either that tool or that product. Sorry!
 
Your Apollo would probably spray it just fine. Looking at the technical data sheet, it has 34% solids, and you Apollo should handle that with the right tip and settings. Also, in looking at the technical data sheet, it seems like that's a pretty heavy duty product to be using on an interior piece. Looks like it's used as a protective coating for exterior stuff.

You might look around for a product that is widely used for interior furniture finish. Not sure what's available in the UK, but there should be some finishing forums that have info. Whatever product you end up getting, be sure to practice on scrap with it the get the spray technique down. Play around with the settings on the Apollo and gun to see how they affect the spray pattern and volume. Your can also start out by spraying water on cardboard to get the feel of it.
 
Bigchasbroon said:
I've just ordered an Apollo 1500-3 turbine with gravity gun. My first project is to spray a bed frame made from pine and mdf. I'm thinking of using this product and as a complete novice I'm looking for any advice/comments on using it?
http://www.plastidip.co.uk/eStore/index.cfm?type=Home_Solutions/HCF_Sprayable&stage=1&menu=0
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Congrats on your new set up! I (and others, I'm sure) would be happy to assist as you proceed.

Not sure what your specific questions are, but I would start with product...the finish you seek.

Meanwhile, here are some general tips on building good habits for HVLP finishing:

http://topcoatreview.com/2013/11/wood-finishing-tips/
 
Scott, I noticed you guys taped off the edges of that restored oak door when spraying. Can you give me some insight into that trick?
 
duburban said:
Scott, I noticed you guys taped off the edges of that restored oak door when spraying. Can you give me some insight into that trick?
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Sure, where were you looking? There were so many stages to that project...
 
There's some great advice from Scott in the link he supplied.  The last of the tips he lists may the easiest and the hardest lesson to learn.
 
rnt80 said:
There's some great advice from Scott in the link he supplied.  The last of the tips he lists may the easiest and the hardest lesson to learn.
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You must be referring to the Walkaway...yes, NOT easy!
 
Scott B. said:
duburban said:
Scott, I noticed you guys taped off the edges of that restored oak door when spraying. Can you give me some insight into that trick?
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Sure, where were you looking? There were so many stages to that project...
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Heres the pic. I usually spray edges and then faces. With a thinner material like polycrylic its easy to get runs on the under side. Why do you guys use the tape in this application?
 

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Ahh, those doors.

We were stripping and refinishing the exterior faces only, so the tape was to isolate those faces on each door.

Not sure which article you saw the picture in, but the full story is here on our company site, including a slideshow of the different stages:

http://802paint.com/door-refinishing/

Good question, thanks for asking.
 
Yup thats the article. Makes good sense now. I can't wait to make and spray a nice exterior hardwood door. What type of coating proves well in this climate? I did a lot of exterior poly work out in hawaii and started using epiphanies products.
 
duburban said:
Yup thats the article. Makes good sense now. I can't wait to make and spray a nice exterior hardwood door. What type of coating proves well in this climate? I did a lot of exterior poly work out in hawaii and started using epiphanies products.
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Captains and Epifanes all the way
 
Thanks a lot guys. I've done a little more digging around and I'm not going to use that product. I wanted a plastic/PVC kind of finish that would wipe down easily and I've found something more suitable at holmanpaints.co.uk.

I guess I'll just have to try and see how I get on and do some more reading.

Definitely going to do lots of practice on scrap first  ;)
 
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