No doubt that this is probably the same as many other models of imported sprayers here on amazon, just branded differently - you can likely apply this review to other similar sprayers as well. Anyways, as the headline reads - dollar for dollar it's been one of my best shop investments. I have other tools that are certainly 'nicer' but when it comes to the amount of money spent on this vs time saved/quality of work, it's hard to beat. The sprayer is easy to clean and it's not hard to get professional-looking results as long as you take some time to prep well.
I am not sure how well it is explained in the manual, but the two biggest factors in getting a good result are:
1. Make sure you are thinning properly. If I'm remembering correctly I think it said thin to 45-60 seconds to flow through the included funnel. I have found that you'll want to aim on the low side of that estimate. I thin to 45 seconds flow at most, maybe even a touch thinner than that, like 40s or so. Of course, this will slightly change your paint color, so keep that in mind. You may need to lay on more coats, too, but I've found that two or three thin coats provides a much better result than one or two thicker coats.
2. Always, always, always strain/filter the paint! No matter how new it is or how 'clean' it seems - run it through a filter before putting it in the sprayer. You can get a pack of 50 filters here on Amazon for like 6 bucks. This is the most immediately noticeable change you can make. Even if it's thinned properly - even brand new paint will give you sputters and 'glops' if you don't filter it first. Conversely, well-thinned and properly-filtered paint will go on as smooth as you'd like.
I am using the product mostly for furniture and cabinetry. I have painted a kitchen's worth of cabinets as well as some other household furniture (tables, desks, etc) and haven't ran into any problems thus far if the aforementioned prep steps are taken. I am sure for bigger jobs there are better options, but for my work it's been a real life saver. No more brush strokes or roller marks, no high spots or uneven areas, just great results. And frankly the sprayer's cheap enough that I can treat it as semi-disposable. For the price of a higher-end 'name brand' sprayer I could likely buy a half-dozen of these. I recommend!
| Manufacturer | AOBEN |
|---|---|
| Brand | AOBEN |
| Item Weight | 3.42 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 10.39 x 7.91 x 6.85 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Ab2801 |
| Special Features | 550 Watts；HVLP Spray Technology；3 Spray Patterns (horizontal, vertical & circular)；4 PCS Copper Nozzles (1.0mm/1.8mm/2.5mm/3.0mm)； 800ml Container；Dust Mask；Detailed instruction manual；Easy Cleaning with Equipped Brush |
| Wattage | 550 watts |
