Critter Spray Products 22032 118SG Siphon Gun, Reviewed by an Amazon.com Customer:
I purchased this spray gun a while back hoping it would be a good alternative to hvlp conversion guns that usually require an expensive and large air compressor. Fortunately it has fulfilled my expectations and has been a very worthwhile purchase.
At first I thought it would give me a very bad orange peel finish, however after using it mostly with latex house paint properly thinned out, I have yet to see an awful finish from this sprayer. Although I personally haven’t used it spray solvent based liquid with it, I’m sure that it would be able to achieve an even greater finish than with the thick latex house paint used. Another great thing about this sprayer is that it doesn’t take alot of air to run it. Even a pancake compressor could run it if needed.
Although it is a nice sprayer, it does have a couple negatives. First, the paper gasket will eventually fall apart with use, however I tighten the lid real tight and it hasn’t leaked yet with the paint I use (You can probably find a nitrile gasket that wont degrade like rubber at your local hardware store). Secondly, the balance of the sprayer causes it to fall to its side when not full of the material ( a minor nuisance but should be fixed). I recommend this product for spraying finishes on items such as furniture, doors, windows; but definately not to paint a house because of its small spray pattern and paint cup capacity.For those of you who wish to use this item for spraying latex remember to:
- Use a latex thinning product such as floetrol as to not adversely affect the durability of the paint. If paint is neededed to be further thinned out, follow the paint manufaturers directions on using water to further thin.
- Use a paint strainer to strain all paint and paint additives in order not to clog the sprayer and have an artifact free finish (Good practice with any sprayer).
- Play with the air pressure on compressor (not to exceed 75 psi)and air nozzle on sprayer until you get a smooth finish.
Highly recommended product!
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