QualSpray Guitars for Lutherie

QualSpray™ is our exclusive line of spray guns, pressure pots and accessories imported directly by Homestead. Most of these products are designed or configured to our specifications. All products are pre-tested here before they’re shipped out and they come complete with supplemental instructions written by us to get you up and running or for future troubleshooting.

 

QualSpray Spray Guns

The most common question we’re asked is “How do I choose a gun”? Generally you can make your choice based upon your compressor size, the materials you want to spray and the type of projects.

Compressor size – your compressor should have a CFM (or SCFM) specification of how much air it can produce. This is stated in the manual, or most of the time on a plate on the compressor. Compressors usually give 2 ratings, one figure at 90psi or higher and another at 40 psi. The one you should use for spray equipment is the 40 psi one. That number should be equal to or slightly higher than the CFM measurement of the spray gun.

Materials you want to spray – are you spraying woodworking or automotive finishes. Primarily waterbased or solvent based? Do you want to be able to spray paints (latex and oil)?

Type of projects – are you doing architectural spraying or spraying furniture. Do you primarily do kitchen cabinets? Do you spray the same material all the time or are you constantly changing from stain/dye to sealer then clears.

 

TYPES OF SPRAY GUNS

 

HVLP/LVLP Guns – are a hybrid of HVLP, also called Low-Cfm. To allow folks that have smaller compressors (under 8 cfm at 40 psi) engineers designed a special type of HVLP called LVLP (Low Volume/Low Pressure). In LVLP guns, the atomizing ports in the aircap horns and around the center hole are much smaller (see photo below). These smaller holes accelerate the lower air supply of the compressor to break up the finish. LVLP guns have a very soft spray pattern like HVLP but are not as fast (usually not an issue unless you do production work). LVLP guns are very good at detail work, small project work, and finishing at home (very soft spray and low overspray) QualSpray LVLP guns are the QS-125WB, QS-600WB, AM-6008LVLP and the AM-5008 series.

RP Guns – RP stand for reduced pressure. There are also called High Transfer Efficiency (HTE) guns. A reduced pressure gun operates in a similar manner to a conventional high pressure gun but a reduced inlet pressure of 35 psi. The air caps are engineered in a way to operate at a tip pressure higher than 10 psi (the mandated limit for HVLP) but at a lower air inlet pressure setting than a conventional spray gun. They still deliver transfer efficiency of 65% or greater. Reduced pressure guns are finding favor among finishers who prefer old style high pressure guns and didn’t like the lower tip pressure (softer sprays) and slower delivery rates of HVLP and LVLP. Reduced pressure guns will atomize clear finishes the best and can provide faster delivery rates of finish. One nice quality of our RP guns is that you can operate the gun at a lower pressure like 20-25 and get 7 or 8 psi tip pressure like an HVLP/LVLP gun! Our Reduced pressure guns also require small compressors, just like the LVLP guns. QualSpray RP guns are the AM-2012RP series.

 

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QS SERIES HVLP GRAVITY DETAIL/TOUCH UP GUN

QS-125WB – This is my go-to gun for applying sunbursts and touch-ups. It can also do clear-coats but will be a bit slower than a full size gun such as the AM-2012RP or AM-5008. If you have a small pancake style compressor or one that has 4 cfm or so this is the gun to get. The 1.5mm will spray clear finishes without thinning unless they are pretty thick. The 125cc cup will hold about 4 ounces of finish, but larger cups are available as an optional upgrade if you need it. Spray Gun comes with a 2 year warranty.

Get the PPS #21 adapter for use with this gun.

 

 

 

 

 

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– $350.00 (Includes 0.8, 1.2 & 1.5mm setups, regulator, repair kit, all in a plastic case see below)

 

 

Note: Non-US Customers please buy this product here so proper customs/duties/shipping rates can be calculated through the eBay Global Shipping Program.

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL	DESCRIPTION	PURCHASE NOW	PRICE
#QS-125WBKIT#1	Gun with 125cc nylon cup, regulator, 0.8mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm NN setups, repair kit, strainers, service wrench. Requires 4 CFM		$350.00

 

NEEDLE/NOZZLE/AIRCAP SETS

#QS-125/0.8 – 0.8mm NN set – $59.95
#QS-125/1.2 – 1.2mm NN set – $59.95
#QS-125/1.5 – 1.5mm NN set – $59.95

SPARE/EXTRA CUPS

Note: Please let us know which version (male thread or female thread) you have on your QS-125WB when ordering a new or spare cup.

#QS-125NYC – 125ml nylon cup – $25.00
#QS-125/200ALC – 200cc aluminum cup – $28.00
#QS-125/200SS – 200cc stainless cup – $35.00
#QS-125/400ALC – 400cc aluminum cup – $28.00
#QS-125/600NYC – 600cc nylon cup – $30.00
#QS-125/600ALC – 600cc aluminum cup – $32.00
#QS-125/MINI-START – 3m PPS Mini-Cup “starter set”.
Includes 1 mini 6 oz cup #16115, 10 #16114 lids and liners, &PPS adapter – $59.00

SPARE PARTS

#QS-125/RK – Rebuild Kit (springs, seals, washers) – $25.00

 

AM SERIES SMARTPAK LVLP GUNS