turbine painting system

Has anyone seen these? Do they work as advertised? Any opinions. Looks like a good idea, but what do I know.
TP tools turbine HLVP painting system.

http://www.tptools.com/prod_list_di...HVLP&mscssid=11F4M40BHXLA8J40QUT9T8C8613Q7CD0

 

ttt

 

I have done some research on them, and will probably try one for my next paint job. You should have a look on www.autobodystore.com website, alot of very knowledgeable people on their bulletin board. I recently read a good response to your question, and it definitely sounds like you really have to be carefull about what you purchase. Len sells one on the site for a reasonable price, and I get the impression that he is not interested in selling anything that does not work.
Todd

 

Thanks for link, great site, I might try one when I'm ready, I have no room for a comp. large enough for a regular HLVP set up. John

 

I bought a set up from TP about 7 years ago, and have never used it
(Typical)
I got to see the Company trucks they shot with the "System" and they were Quite Nice. I have also seen a couple of Airplanes done using their equipment, and 1 took a National Championship.
TP is located very close to Salem, just on the West side of Canfield Ohio, and is like a Candy Store if you are into this type of Equipment. :laugh:
JR

 

JR, if you ever try it out, please let me know what you think, I would really appreciate it. John

 

John,
It really depends on what you're looking to do. All it really takes is practice to get the hang of using the hvlp systems. The turbines are good because they deliver heated air so water vapor isn't an issue. Some come with a seperate air supply for a spray hood.
First time I used one I practiced on a scrap hood until I was satisfied with the results. I think that hood was stripped 5 or 6 times.
My opinion is that it is a good alternative for a hobbyist that doesn't have a 80 gal. compressor.

 

Do you feel it would give a good finish on a full car or are they better suited for things like cabinet making

 

You can do a car with them. Need a good gun and the right nozzle.
A good paint rep should be able to tell you the particulars depending on the paint you choose.

 

Thanks for all the help! John

 

I have one and I have painted a couple of cars with it.My first time I had no problems with drips or sags.I thought I would have at least had to fix a few mistakes.Nope...works beautifully.All the paint gets on the car too instead of everywhere else.

 

I see there are quite a few brands, what brand do you have? I really have an itch to try and paint something. John

 

Lexaire or Accuspray make decent 3 or 4 stage systems.
Expect to pay over 1k for a good setup. Sounds like big money but you will use half the paint as a hp gun and that saves you $$$$$.

 

Thanks for all the info, I'll check them out. I would rather paint the Riv myself and I'm too dumb to be scared. John

 

I have the showtime 80 from TP tools.Cost around $550.