Hi Ron, painted professionally for 15 years (still my favorite job, just not the best paying) Floetrol is an awesome product to improve leveling and extends your wet edge time and aids in application but as far as I know it doesn’t really thin the paint or at least not that much, I think water is the only way to do that.

I’ve had the 115 for 7 yrs and its ok. I recently changed to an airless with a finishing tip, easier to operate and the atomization is just as good imo. You really need to invest the time to learn the HVLP and do it often to where you won’t forget how to adjust and use it properly. I think for the pro painter this is a great unit but for a remodeler dabbling in painting, an airless sprayer with the proper tip is fantastic. The overspray is minimal too. Love the vids, Ron!

Love your videos. One thing I would suggest to eliminate damage to the tip or needle would be to pull the trigger when you are removing or installing the tip to eliminate any damage that might occur by the tip and needle rubbing together.

Appreciate you sharing your learning process. I've been there trying to get better results spraying a finish. The learning curve can be head scratching...

I get better results the closer I match the viscosity to the recommended rate. I’ve used floetrol as well as distilled water or windshield wiper fluid with varying degrees of success. Temp and humidity are other factors you have to account for.

I switched to graco airless with fine finish low pressure tips (FFLP). I've even sprayed thick exterior paint without thinning. Other than experimenting with tip sizes, there's very little tweaking needed.

Hey Paul, what about the internal packing stuff? Any advice on how to care for it and not mess it/them up, or when its advisable to replace or mess with?

Not until I completed my first cabinet job did I realize the black ring, how much you turn it in or out will adjust the size of your spray pattern. Still learning myself how to use my 115 capspray.

I just got a hvlp system by Earlex not a super nice one like you got but it’s what I could afford going to be building and painting my own kitchen cabinets soon.

I recommend a respirator...not a dust mask.

Good video amigo!!🙏

Start by turning the material knob 1 1/2 to 2 turns open & about 20 psi, thats a good starting point. If u need more material keep opening knob 1/2 a turn at a time. I've been painting cars for at least 20 years.

Orange ya glad ya didn’t get any paint on your shorts ? Badumbump Lol, no charge for the bad jokes Ron, they’re free! I’m here all week (because the state is closed) try the veal ! Don’t forget to tip your waiter !

Use a better quality of paint. Scuff X is used by painters that bid low on jobs and try to save on the material end to make a dollar.

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Full hvlp capacity? lol. ok then. Guess you haven't heard of the auto body refinish industry. They are not using these turbine systems for a reason and the products they spray are thinner than water.