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need spray guns recommendations

s0rb3tcup

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A buddy of mine has a big painting project. I'm a mechanic, so I don't know anything about this, but I want to help him.

He's been hired to paint a full kitchen of cabinet doors in three diners. He's got a pretty beefy compressor (a 6hp, 60-gallon one that pushes 10.2scfm @ 90psi), so he's got plenty of air.
He's not familiar with HVLP guns and only has very limited experience with a basic gravity feed. He's leaning towards using Sherwin Williams Gallery paint, but he's open to other options.

We're trying to figure out the best way to tackle this. Should he go with an HVLP gun or an airless sprayer for a project this size?
He needs something that will give him a killer finish without a massive learning curve.
Any recommendations on a specific gun or paint would be a huge help!
 
For kitchen cabinets, it's HVLP all the way. At least that's my opinion if you want a cleaner finish and less overspray. The Fuji Semi-Pro 2 is also a favorite where I am, but if he is sticking with that compressor, the DeVilbiss FinishLine 4 would be a great match. GL.
 
Has he considered practicing on a few scrap doors first to dial in the HVLP settings before tackling all three diners?
 
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