Campbell Hausfeld HV3500 65 CFM Fine Finish HVLP Paint Sprayer

by Campbell Hausfeld

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Review

High-volume low-pressure (HVLP) systems like the HV3500 work best in situations where you're applying a fine finish as opposed to a heavy coat of paint or varnish. In other words, you wouldn't want to use a system like this to paint your house-it would take forever. If you're working on smaller projects involving stains, polyurethane, or even thinned latex paints, however, HVLP is the way to go.

With HVLP systems, turbine size plays a big role in determining how fine your paint mist will be. The HV3500 includes the HV3000 turbine, which gives you enough power (65 CFM/6 PSI) to deliver a fine mist and to allow you to get a heavier coat if necessary.

The professional-grade spray gun is well-balanced and comfortable to use, and it can be attached to the hose at the rear or the bottom, depending on your preference. I had some trouble with running stain on practice runs, but soon got a feel for the best combination of air flow, movement, air-cap setting and proximity to the surface to get a nice, fine finish.

This is a quality product from a respected manufacturer, and is a great option for providing fine finishes on smaller projects.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Turbine, gun, 25-foot air hose, stub hose and quick-connect fitting, wrench, viscosity stick, cleaning brush

Product Description

Campbell Hausfeld packaged this system with a professional spray gun for greater flexibility when finishing cabinets, doors, trim, woodworking and metal projects. The high-performance/professional 3-stage turbine motor provides more power and longer life for applying most finish coatings: lacquers, stains, enamels, clear coats, varnishes, oil- and water-based coating and other solvent-based materials with flash points higher than 99deg F. It can also spray latex and water-based coatings, though some thinning may be required.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 22.5 x 12.5 inches ; 28 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 31.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007UQ2K0
• Item model number: HV3500
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #100,820 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Plastic toy, September 21, 2006

By	B. Clark (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Campbell Hausfeld HV3500 65 CFM Fine Finish HVLP Paint Sprayer (Tools & Hardware)

I bought this unit because if was CH's top end unit with professional high-end spray gun. I read the directions carefully and practiced taking it apart for cleaning. The Manual says "Extreme Duty", "Built to last"
The Material Adjustment Knob which is used to control the amount of paint that is sprayed must be removed each time you clean the spray gun. To re-install the knob you must use it to compress the needle spring, this takes about 20 lbs of pressure. Then you must carefully thread the soft plastic knob into the brass female thread while maintaining 20lbs pressure to compress the spring. It is pretty much impossible to do with out cross threading the plastic knob. Replacements are $16.49. I called tech support and waited 45 minutes on hold before hanging up. I tried their parts department to ask if they had a metal version of this knob. They said they did not know and could not help me. They insisted I talk to tech support. I tried again and gave up after 30 minutes on hold. I tried again later and got through in 15 minutes. They first said their top end spray gun had no plastic parts, but after some investigation (and argument) they agreed it was plastic and they could not offer any other options. I shipped the whole unit back. In additon, the spray cup had a 3 inch dent in it, but there was no damage to the box. The cup must have been dented before it was put in the box and shipped to me.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars plastic flow control know replacement, January 10, 2007

By	John R. Oliver "john oliver" (st. louis, MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Campbell Hausfeld HV3500 65 CFM Fine Finish HVLP Paint Sprayer (Tools & Hardware)

after using my 3500 on two tubs and tons of trim, the plastic material control knob is not an issue at all. works fine. the gun works fine. i have no issues at all. i would never spray anything big, like a deck or fence as that is the wrong tool for that job. Sprayers of any type don't work well on decks and fences anyway.

I spoke with Jason at the tech support line. For $16 you can order the aluminum replacement flow control knob, and depending if its new stock or old, there is a metal trigger pivot that might also be required to improve the gun.
here's the number. 888-900-4857, ext 201.

I like this gun a lot, but lot of practice is required to get the job done right. It seems that distance of the gun, speed at which you move the gun, how well your paint is thinned, and how much flow you are spraying all have to be reconciled to get the best results. It takes a bit of practice to zero in on it.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product for the price., February 18, 2007

By	Eric Sullivan "brushman" (NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Campbell Hausfeld HV3500 65 CFM Fine Finish HVLP Paint Sprayer (Tools & Hardware)

Do not take most of the others advice. Do not worry to much about the plastic parts. I bought this unit as a disposable unit. I needed something to paint fire sprinkler pipes that were installed in an old school. It was an inexpensive 3 stage unit. I used it hard and cleaned it dozens of times. NOT ONCE DID I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC PARTS. It really does not take a special sort of man to push in the spring while simultaneously turning the screw. I feel bad for these others guys women. As for overspray, all sprayers have some degree of overspray. This gun is not meant for spraying rooms as one reviewer suggested. Conventional sprayers (piston pump style) typically have a 50% overspray. With the HVLP units the overspray is greatly reduced. It is a good unit, especially for the money. I have had mine over a year, use it all the time, not once have I needed to modify or replace parts. You need to relax, use your tools appropriately, and mostly, take care with your tools guys.