Spray Tanning: LVLP and HVLP
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number1kitty
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LVHP is via a compressor. These are quiet and can also go all day long without overheating. They also have the ability to mix an HVLP type gun to give the same type of application as from an HVLP machine and the airbrush guns too. This helps if you wish to do advanced tanning. I have an airbrush machine and I solely use it for doing 3D Tans, Contour Tans etc.
The downsides are the overspray. LVHP machines fog the air so an extractor fan is essential. You find you get a coating of solution over anything in the room even after one tan, and they also have a habit of setting off fire alarms. The maintenance is a little complicated as you have to ensure you keep your PSI settings right as well as keeping your needle in the correct place etc. It also takes longer to apply a full body tan with LVHP.
HVLP is applied using a turbine machine. There easier to use, light to transport and can apply a full tan in 5 minutes. There is little overspray, they do not mist up the air and they definetly will never trip a fire alarm!
The tans now from HVLP Guns are as flawless as that you would expect from an airbrush compressor. The guns on HVLP machines are easier to clean and maintain. And they cost less to purchase. I use mine for everyday tanning of clients. Depending on your motor size they can go for a long time if you switch the machine off between clients.
The disadvantages to HVLP is the noise, they sound like a hoover. They also cannot be used as an airbrush to do fine detailed tanning - however this is not yet that popular.
HTH
Kate x
The downsides are the overspray. LVHP machines fog the air so an extractor fan is essential. You find you get a coating of solution over anything in the room even after one tan, and they also have a habit of setting off fire alarms. The maintenance is a little complicated as you have to ensure you keep your PSI settings right as well as keeping your needle in the correct place etc. It also takes longer to apply a full body tan with LVHP.
HVLP is applied using a turbine machine. There easier to use, light to transport and can apply a full tan in 5 minutes. There is little overspray, they do not mist up the air and they definetly will never trip a fire alarm!
The tans now from HVLP Guns are as flawless as that you would expect from an airbrush compressor. The guns on HVLP machines are easier to clean and maintain. And they cost less to purchase. I use mine for everyday tanning of clients. Depending on your motor size they can go for a long time if you switch the machine off between clients.
The disadvantages to HVLP is the noise, they sound like a hoover. They also cannot be used as an airbrush to do fine detailed tanning - however this is not yet that popular.
HTH
Kate x
