Thank you!! I love the Internet and guys like you who post videos that make it possible to sidestep the idiocy. I just bought a gun today and tried to spray latex paint . Clogged almost immediately. No fluid tip wrenches or larger aperture sizes that I could find at Harbor Freight. I wrenched off the standard tip and will take my 5/64 bit to it tomorrow. You may have saved me a lot of headache. Skål!

I recently did this modification and sprayed high build like silk great trick anyone that says this don’t work is ignorant. Thanks scott

@myoneblackfriend3151

Ай бұрын

I am hoping for the same results. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Thanks for sharing this video. DIY'ers need an economical primer gun. And this is a great way to get one.

Brilliant modification. Thanks for sharing it with us. THUMBS UP

Works... I drilled mine out ... sprayed Kirker Enduro Epoxy primer with 10% reducer @ 28 PSI at the regulator. Sprayed perfect. It was a black color epoxy. Looks like I sprayed it with Hot Rod black paint. You can barely see any orange peel at all. I now have an excellent primer gun. I used a gun like this with primer before modifying it. It spray like crap. With mod... excellent.... $9.99 Gun, who would have thought.

Great video ! I Bought the black widow thinking that spectrum would have a 2mm cap by now. I had Many people tell me to modify the gun to 2mm but never explained to me how🤦🏽‍♂️.

I did it just like this guy did verbatim. Sprayed latex door paint/primer to wooden swing porch. Thinned with water and added a little Flood floetrol. I used same purple gun with a small undersized compressor. did 3 or 4 coats.

i know this an older video, but finding it came at a perfect time. thanks for making it

Thank you. Just did it for a primer project

Definitely doing this thanks for the tip!

No matter what SOME people may tell you, this is a darn good little gun for the money! (I've had my own little shop for 30 years and have used many guns). This gun will spray primer if you thin it down according to factory paint recommendations. Also.....be SURE you clean the gun out really well before your first use it. Then every time after you've sprayed a project, run lacquer thinner through to keep it clean. Don't forget to pull the little plastic filter (under the paint cup) and soak it occasionally too. It's there to keep stuff from getting into your gun and works well.

@danbarrett6113

10 ай бұрын

just bought one, question can I spray water based paints through it now that I will make mine a 2mm? I have a sign business and get tired of using my wagner

@USCG.Brennan

10 ай бұрын

@@danbarrett6113 I've never shot water based paint through mine before, but what's it gonna hurt to try? Then let us know. ;-)

@timothyward7381

6 ай бұрын

When u say thin it down on primer are you doing 4:1:1

@USCG.Brennan

6 ай бұрын

@@timothyward7381 There are lacquer primers, Urythane primers, Epoxy primers and Acrylic primers....I just do whatever the flow sheet says to do. If it seems to splatter a bit, just thin it down a little more until it lays down smooth.

This works and I am absolutely thrilled. Thank you so much!!!

This is great. I used my HF gun with a super thick paint-and-primer Behr Marquee to do an exposed joist ceiling. With minimal water mixed in it sprayed beautifully. Wouldn't come out at all before. Thanks for the "tip" haha

@williamrodriguezmswlcsw8119

2 жыл бұрын

Congradulatuons, You win the Dad Joke of the Day!!🤣

@USCG.Brennan

6 ай бұрын

@@williamrodriguezmswlcsw8119 CongraTulations maybe? ;-)

Im just a beginner and one time ,one vehicle painter and i just sprayed (1:1 mix)summit epoxy primer yesterday with this same gun. it sprayed just fine. I cant imagine regular or high build primer being much thicker than the epoxy. btw, hf does sell other guns including a 1.7 purple gun . but as cheap as these are I may buy another one and try your mod for primer.

Thanks Scott

Thanks for the info. I dont have much money to a primer gun but for 10 bucks I'll try it!

Thank you for your wisdom

Thanks I needed this to spray adhesive glue.💪💪💪💪new subscriber!!!!

Don't listen to the haters.. this mod works perfectly... I did this and have spray 2 cars with primer. I also did this to a gun to spray Slick Sand, gotta work fast, but worked fine...

there's chinese siphon-feed guns with metal cans in larger needle sizes(2.0) that work pretty well. (aero-pro) for primer application and are low cost No alterations needed.

Thanks!

Cool info i want to get i to painting soon👍

Dang! Why didn't i think of this before. If this works this would be awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Thank u

I bit the bullet and drilled it out. I want to spray some Evercoat Feather Fill G2 on my old truck and the recommendation includes 2mm tips.

Great video. Short sweet and very informative. I just followed your tutorial and was pleased with how easy it was. Plan to spray my deck with Sherman Williams solid stain which is a thicker type latex product. Thanks for sharing?

@shantor100

Жыл бұрын

Sherwin

Nice im gonna do this

for those wondering about shooting gelcoat...yes 2.0 will work if you use duratec gloss additive to thin it out ratio is 1:1...be sure to work quickly as you will only get 15min total to get it all out of the gun before it will Harden. Set a timer for 10min and clean for 5. cleanup entails complete disassembly. Have plenty of acetone avail.

@CarbonGlassMan

4 жыл бұрын

You can also thin the gelcoat with acetone. We use a 2.5mm gun for gelcoat and always thin it a little with acetone. I just bought a paint gun with a 4.8mm tip, so I shouldn't have to thin the gelcoat anymore.

@ants00

3 жыл бұрын

So there is no way to spray gelcoat with a 2.0 nozzle without duratec or styrene?

@smithjohn3080

Жыл бұрын

@@ants00 acetone to thin it for spraying

Nice info

These are really cheap guns but I like them a lot for spraying the heavy coating should I spray I take the cup off and I run a hose where the fluid goes it works great

thanks

I have an old HF gun and I was just looking at it thinking, needs to be bigger. Sure nuff someone on youtube, easy fix. Thanks. Next time you make a vid get a tripod.

thank you very much for sharing your knowledge my good man. ( constructive critique: less repetitive explanation. these days, us KZread watchers have to go through hours of nonsense, to get to the good videos that are instructional and clear and concise. yours was one of the good ones however!, thanks again)

That should work for raptor liner as well. Thanks

It.works Thank you

Good video New subscriber Cheers Dave

Can you do a video of how it sprays now that it’s been modified, thanks and God Bless

Nice video, didn't subject us to unnecessary face time like many do, good instruction. I would have liked to see how well the gun works once modified, however.

@artv4nd3l4y

Жыл бұрын

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I guess you could put a file to the bit while its spinning on the drill and bring it down to 1.7mm - 1.8mm then have the perfect size.

Great info. Thank you

good to know? sweet

Just bought and used this gun to prime and paint my cabinets, im incredibly happy with the results. Didn't modify the tip tho, instead just thinned the primer and paint

@aladam6310

3 жыл бұрын

I was planning to do the same thing, what ratio did you use?

@jerikablue1054

2 жыл бұрын

Furniture/wood primer might be different. I wouldn't suggest thinning the automotive primer more than the product specifies...

@jimgraham4355

2 жыл бұрын

@@aladam6310 7-10%

I did this to mi hft purple gun and it spray primer like a boos!

I finally killed mine after 10 years and just bought a new one. I’ve sprayed house paint, rustoleum, automotive paints, marine urethane paints with this. Lots of marine paint and rustoleum, actually. Been a great gun.

Great video... Would the modification works to spray glue?

I have one of these guns but I can’t find liners for the paint bowl. Have you ? I’ve really like the conversion you proposed here. I’ll go ahead and modify mine.

The paint cup can replaced with 3M throw away parts and pieces. This includes the correcter adapter threads.

@timnagy2411

4 жыл бұрын

HF also sells call throw away plastic cups for this gun, too

Show us how well it worked

Hi can you use a smaller size needle and or nozzle?

Yes

Just bought what looks like the same gun, but mine says 12 CFM at 45 PSI. Also, it came with the wrench and a little pipe cleaner. I can't find anywhere what is the tip size. I guess I could try to measure it with a pair of calipers.

But seriously though, you just saved me like 20 bucks and about a week

i have the same gun, use Decoprime and water it down 7-10% works great great cheap gun

Would the needle be needed to be changed for the larger diameter hole? Looks like the needle filled the 1.4mm hole but not theres space around the needle point when its not retracted.

I purchased this gun from HF and used the 20% off coupon. I also purchased the larger cup for holding more paint so not to run out of material so soon. This gun works great with latex paint, primer & paint! I built a LARGE custom solid wood table for our foyer. I primed table first with latex sanded surfaces and painted the finished latex coat with satin black. GREAT RESULTS with the finish. Just make sure you keep the gun clean as instructed. There were no leaks with my gun as some have reported. I did return to HF and purchased the stand to hold the gun while filling the cup through the Filter. It makes filling the cup real easy with no mess. I did thin both primer and finish latex with windshield washer fluid, works great. (Another u-tuber posted this thinning tip, works great).

@tommybloink

4 жыл бұрын

Did you do the medication to 2 mm? It wasn't clear from your post. I am trying to decide whether to do this mod. Thanks.

@johnrodebaugh7120

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy B No I did not modify anything about the gun or tips.

@tommybloink

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnrodebaugh7120 Thanks for your reply John! I tried without the modification and it works great!

I wonder if just shaving the pen down with the Dremel would be the same ?

So how did the mod do?? Thanks for the videos!!

Will this help with spraying Herculiner bedliner? I'm going to try soon.

The did u figure out why the ford fusion was stalling I’m dealing with the same problem right now

So how does it spray primer? I really wanna know, I have one of these and I figured the needle would be to small but is sounds like it works according to yourself...can you get some video of you spraying primer with it please? Guess I'll just try it too

Do I need to do this to spray cabinet doors with Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane?

Does this allow it to spray latex paint without thinning?

Hi, thanks, already had a spare sata NR95 which was a 1.5mm and would not handle heavier 2K primers or fillers and opened that out to around 2mm. No one is going to measure the precise size of the fluid tip orifice!!!

Will the gun leak now that the hole drilled out? I am not a pro at all, but I am about to paint my first paint job and I want to do metal flake. I want to use this gun but I am worried that if I drill out the tip it will leak while under pressure.

Sr please I need your idea how big off tip I need to use a gun like this for a oil paint I will drill it thank you for this videos

@deankay4434

4 жыл бұрын

+Juan Belloso If you are talking about the "Air Cap" on the front, then first thing that comes off, use the wings captured in a bench vise, but large slip-jawed pliers on the knurled ring with left if off, while turning the gun. This "Air Cap" allows for vertical or horizontal spray pattern, the ring holds it on but when loose, allows for movement. If the "Air Cap" if off, then it's the fluid nozzle. This is different because it has a very thin hex wrench surface. If this is stuck, it will be harder to remove. Although, placing the factory wrench on it, then using the bench vise again, clamp down lightly on the wrench sides, then hold the tool and turn the gun. If the gun was not cleaned after use some time ago, this problem will occur on any spray gun, even ones in the $300 range and up. Maintenance is the key. Note; Many discuss this gun upon disassembly and the white goo on the threads of components. While true for some, use a Permatex "Gasket Maker" P/N 59235 or ACDelco pipe sealant 12346004 / GM 19333512 and apply a thin layer in 3 threads behind the second thread or so. Do not get it on the edge of the threads where it can contaminate the paint of plug up fluid or air holes if over applied. This is a white teflon sealant that allows for movement over 4 hours, but does not harden. It is used on oil and coolant senders, head bolts that screw into coolant jackets and still provide sealing, and never had a ground issue for senders. Apply it and wait 4 or more hours before use. Worse case, save it for parts, and spend >$20 and go get another HF spray gun. Retired ASE Master Tech. Not part of Scotts Garage / Hope this helps! Maybe.

skip to 3:55 for the mod

@rustyshakelfur

3 жыл бұрын

I love you

Hi i bought that same one, i want to know if any nozzle fit that gun cause I want to get a 1.7 / 2.0 and where can i get it, please let me know

I don't know if you can help but I did the modification and I used the gun a few times prior to that but it's been a couple years. I cleaned it very well when I put it in the storage and now when I go to use it for some reason it is spraying at a low PSI without the front cap and when I put the front cap over the nozzle it won't spray anything at all and it appears that it's coming out the top of the paint bottle. I am only using water right now just to test it out so it's not that the paint is too thick or anything like that. Any suggestions? I have it at about 40 to 60 PSI on the gun air gauge.

the older on was a better gun in many ways, some of the parts were made better and they had a fan adjusting knob that was metal instead of plastic. The plastic knob melts in thinner

@ihatesignupsgrrrrrrr

2 жыл бұрын

" The plastic knob melts in thinner" Extremely glad you have mentioned this!!! That is too bad although.

which harbor freight gun has a 1.3 tip for clearcoat or basecoat

...so the needle still seals closed after the drill-out? no need to change the needle?...good! will it still spray reg. paint well enough? thanks, good info

hey man quick question do you think i could use a hvlp tip with a lvlp gun

Is the purple handle spray gun good for stains

I’m doing this for other paints that are thick, but wondering if anyone knows of another brand tip/needle that will fit on this gun. I want a 2.5mm tip

So this should be done for clear coat also?

where did you find the wench to remove the spray tip?

So, you don't have to drill out the air cap too? Or, is it already at least that big?

I do autobody work and spray primer everyday with that spray gun at 1.4mm. It sprays perfectly when its clean. I'm curious why, in your experience, it does not spray well

@MediaNumerique

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it need the needle replaced with something that fits 2.0 as well??

Enjoyed your video. I want to spray used motor oil, or a mixture of oil, grease and boiled linseed oil (thicker viscosity) to undercoat a car for rust prevention. Do you think the hf purple gun modified would work? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you.

@trianj12

Жыл бұрын

I spray my fence with motor oil thinned with a cheap brush cleaning solvent. Sells at Home Depot for about 11 bucks a gallon. Have not needed to modify the gun. Shouldn't be a problem. Do recommend that you use new motor oil to avoid problems.

How about giving us a demo on your mod of the hf gun

@mrhamburger6936

4 жыл бұрын

I agree should show demonstration

@ScottsGarage17

4 жыл бұрын

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@trevorjoel2150

3 жыл бұрын

a tip: watch movies on kaldroStream. Been using it for watching loads of movies these days.

@carlkaiden8080

3 жыл бұрын

@Trevor Joel definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone} for months myself =)

@bennetttommy1437

3 жыл бұрын

@Trevor Joel yea, been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself =)

Gonna try this with flake is 2.0 or 1.8 better

Great video. I was just wondering if the tip shouldn't now be a 2 mm tip as well? Seems that the original tip works, though. Thanks!

@ChristopherJones16

2 жыл бұрын

tip as in the needle? I was thinking that myself.

@moonolyth

6 ай бұрын

Nop it is taperd... If running an artist air brush you can polish the tip.

For you guys that don't have a ranch for your spray gun hardware store home Depot a paint scraper that has the wrenches which works to get that spray head off

Does anyone know how this gun sprays flake?

What about the 1.4 needle

My harbor freight Central Pneumatic HVLP came with a 0.6 tip. Can it be replaced with a 0.8 tip? if so, where would i find one

@CarbonGlassMan

4 жыл бұрын

At the price of these guns, you just buy another gun with the needle and tip size you want. On a SATA gun, which this is a copy of, the needle, tip and aircap come in a kit and they are about $170 for the kit.

What is the drill bit!

hmmm...those one handed segments.

I did it and now my gun spits instead of spraying it no matter how i adjust it

You should see there new green colored gun they replaced the purple with. It's just as crapy! Well it does have a bigger paint hopper

So don't drill cap to.?

Did you try it?

i made my 1,5mm to 2.0 by drilling and it messed up my spray gun, no paint moved through

How do you compensate for the needle?

@1pcfred

4 жыл бұрын

The needle is a taper. Apparently it is large enough diameter to still close too? I just picked one of these guns up to spray some latex paint. But the tip it comes with is way too small. For what the guns cost it is a crap shoot. A good brush costs more. But I need to pick the pace up on the project I am working on. I can spray a lot faster than I can brush too.

I did this to the same model and for some weird reason it would not shoot paint and instead it blew bubbles in the cup. Idk what i did wrong.

@cozmicrain

Жыл бұрын

This happened to me today too. Don’t know if it was the mod or something else.

Does this work

Is it nor possible to thin the primer so that it will work with 1.4? I am thinking of getting a single 1.4 for primer, base coat, and clear coat.

@matthewevans8469

4 жыл бұрын

you loose quality in your primer when you thin it. Also, primer can gunk up your nice guns for base and clear coat. Better to get a cheap gun for primer.

@stingray5175

4 жыл бұрын

1.8 FOR PRIMER 1.4 BASE AND CLEAR

This didn't work for me, not sure why it works for others. I bought this same gun recently, bored it out as instructed, but it only blows back into the cup. I could see that the needle still had enough taper to fully seat so I wasn't sure what the problem was, so I bought another one of these guns the next day and swapped tips, it did the same thing on the new one and the unmodified tip fixed the first gun. This confirmed that boring out the tip ruined the tip. No big deal considering the price, and I have a spare parts gun if needed.

@dcurry8147

2 жыл бұрын

Mine did the same thing blew it right back into the cup I guess it's hit and miss

@cozmicrain

Жыл бұрын

I had the same issue today too.

Hey there i follower to a T what you did… and now nothing but air comes out … Not paint not water not thinner .. nothing but air.. I have another purple gun and when I put it’s original 1.4 tip the gun works perfectly.. I put the modified back on and nothing… I can’t even spray waters… only air comes out and it bubbles at the top vent.. any help please?

@cozmicrain

Жыл бұрын

This happened to me too. I’m glad to know it’s the mod after seeing similar comments. It was the first time I used the gun.

@DoAnythingNew

Жыл бұрын

@@cozmicrain I just ended up buy a gun with a 2.5 on Amazon and it worked perfectly.. this mod doesn’t work

cant you just get a bigger needle?