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First I Hated It Then I Loved It
Gosh I really started to dislike it when I first used it. But then I figured it out. My project was to reface my kitchen cabinets. I used Sherwin Williams Pro Classic paint and Minwax Polycrylic clear coat with this. Thanks to one of the posters, I diluted the paint just a little more than 4:1 (4 parts paint plus just over 1 part water). Make sure you practice on a piece of cardboard first or pick up a used cabinet door for a $1 at your local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store place (if you have one near you). But honestly, you'll probably won't really figure it out until you paint a few pieces first and find your groove.
Before spraying, make sure all parts (reservoir and spray tip) are tightened or you'll get splatter and spitting (oops). But once you figure this baby out, you'll be knocking out some professional looking work in a matter of minutes.
Tips:
When you use a high solids paint like Sherwin Williams, keep in mind you have to have a higher dilution ratio than a lower quality, thinner/low solids paint. That's what I had to realize.
Also, when painting the doors and drawer fronts, I found that having the flow setting set on the lowest setting and the spray pattern in a circle to produce the best results.
Overall, this will save you a lot of time if you have a lot to paint. There's going to be a threshold you'll have to figure out if it's worth it or not. The finish alone will make it worth it. But also remember to use a high quality paint like Sherwin Williams if you really care about the piece. A high solids paint that levels beautifully makes all the difference.
Love it. Highly recommend.
February 2017 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase