UK HVLP spraying question?

[bobfog]

What are the UK guys using to spray (paint as opposed to lacquer) these days?

I'm looking to make some built in units and the customer has spec'd a very durable finish. I have an Fuji sprayer and am pretty competent with it, but my knowledge on the range current/modern finishes, clear top coats, etc available in the UK is a little lacking.

Any help much appreciated. 

Bob.

 

[jimbouk]

Movac waterbased is a good fit for the fuji but you will need the right tip.

cheers
   

 

[Mahomo59]

Been using Morrells for years, works for me.  Ready to spray straight out of the tub.

 

[bobfog]

Been using Morrells for years, works for me.  Ready to spray straight out of the tub.

Thanks [member=22883]Mahomo59[/member]

What specific product(s) do you use?

 

[jimbouk]

Been using Morrells for years, works for me.  Ready to spray straight out of the tub.

Are you using their waterbased? I found it ok but movac better.

cheers
   

 

[Mahomo59]

Yes only WB, fan not spark proof etc and feel more comfortable using WB.

[member=17934]jimbouk[/member] assume they colour match? Everyone seems to want F&B colours. I'll give them a go on a home project. 

 

[Jimmy FineCut]

I also use morrells wb products.
http://morrells.co.uk/waterborne-lacquers-fastmatch-colours/

 

[bobfog]

Thanks for all the input.

Having done a bit of research myself via Google, it would seem that a manufacturer called Tikkurila and they're "Feelings Furnitre Paint" is the dogs plums of all the current WB paints!

Anyone heard of it or used it?

 

[Kevin McConville]

Thanks for all the input.

Having done a bit of research myself via Google, it would seem that a manufacturer called Tikkurila and they're "Feelings Furnitre Paint" is the dogs plums of all the current WB paints!

Anyone heard of it or used it?

Sounds interesting - please post us some links to the research

 

[jimbouk]

Yes only WB, fan not spark proof etc and feel more comfortable using WB.

[member=17934]jimbouk[/member] assume they colour match? Everyone seems to want F&B colours. I'll give them a go on a home project.

Yeah they colour match. I found it raises the grain less than morells. It also seems that you need warm conditions for spraying and drying. What tip/cap size are you using mahomo59?

cheers
   

 

[bobfog]

Thanks for all the input.

Having done a bit of research myself via Google, it would seem that a manufacturer called Tikkurila and they're "Feelings Furnitre Paint" is the dogs plums of all the current WB paints!

Anyone heard of it or used it?

Sounds interesting - please post us some links to the research

Here are a few inks for kitchen painters who speak highly of it:
http://www.jjpaintingservices.co.uk/hand-painted-kitchen-with-tikkurila-feelings-furniture-paint/
https://traditionalpainter.com/how-to-paint-perfect-finish-with-water-borne-paint-tikkurila-feelings
http://kevinmapstone.com/hand-painted-kitchen-in-dublin/

 

[Mahomo59]

Contacted Movac, waiting for response.

My tip is 1.8. Came with the gun and never changed it. Yes warm and dry with morrells, I crank the heaters right up during the winter months try and get to 18-20