Seems like a good idea - but is it?

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:03 pm

As I mentioned, I don't know much about spraying. But - if it can be done very successfully with rattle cans - why not with with this? The guitar is a pretty small project, after all. Just askin'..

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:50 pm

Regarding Tim losing a post -- what can happen and its happened to me -- if two posts are sent simultaneously from two members one post can get lost -- I guess a flaw in the software is the only explanation.

Kevin in California · Post by **Kevin in California** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:59 pm

I think Kathy Matasushita used the preval sprayer to finish her first few intstruments, If I'm not mistaken, and they look pretty darn good.

Kevin

kmatsu · Post by **kmatsu** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:14 pm

Kevininca wrote:I think Kathy Matasushita used the preval sprayer to finish her first few intstruments, If I'm not mistaken, and they look pretty darn good.

Kevin

Hi...I just saw this thread today...I haven't used the PreVal sprayers to do a whole instrument, but I do use it now to do the shellac seal coats (2) I do between the pore filling and the finish coats (EM6000). I just find it easier to use the PreVal for the shellac coats, instead of using my HVLP spray gun & compressor for that small job. I use the HVLP setup for the EM6000, and don't want to have to clean the spray gun/container of the shellac before I use it for the waterbase. It sprays the shellac (SealCoat) pretty smoothly.

Tim Benware · Post by **Tim Benware** » Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:18 pm

kencierp wrote:Regarding Tim losing a post -- what can happen and its happened to me -- if two posts are sent simultaneously from two members one post can get lost -- I guess a flaw in the software is the only explanation.

Or I hit the wrong key:)

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:08 am

Kathy

Can you leave the shellac (I assume thinned) in the container/sprayer or do you have to spray alcohol through the Preval to clean the nozzle valve etc.?

Tim Benware · Post by **Tim Benware** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:44 am

kencierp wrote:Kathy

Can you leave the shellac (I assume thinned) in the container/sprayer or do you have to spray alcohol through the Preval to clean the nozzle valve etc.?

From my experience with them, that's what I use the extra bottle for. I spray a little solvent thru to clean it out. I made the mistake of turning it upside down like a rattle can to clear it once and it runs all over. Made a mess.

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Seems like a good idea - but is it?

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