Choose an HVLP turbine by stages. Titan's guidance is that 2 to 3 stages suit stains, lacquers and enamels, 4 to 5 stages add epoxies, oil-based house paints and heavy stains, and 5 to 6 stages add finish-quality latex. In the Capspray X line that maps to the 4-stage X 95, the 5-stage X 105 and the 6-stage X 115.
What HVLP does well, and where it stops
HVLP stands for high volume, low pressure. A turbine pushes a large volume of air at low pressure through the gun, and that air breaks the coating into a fine spray. The coating sits in a small cup on the gun, with a needle and nozzle controlling it.
The gains are finish quality, control and less overspray. Titan's Capspray X pages quote a transfer efficiency of up to 90%. It is the tool for trim, doors, windows, furniture and cabinets, the work where a brush would otherwise be used. What it does not do is cover large flat areas quickly: Titan's own advice is that HVLP production is slower than airless, and it is not a replacement for airless on walls, ceilings and exteriors.
Choose a stage count by coating
Stage count is the number of stages in the turbine. Titan's guidance ties it to the coating:
Stage count by coating (Titan guidance)
| Stages | Coatings Titan lists |
|---|---|
| 2-3 stage | Stains, lacquers, enamels |
| 4-5 stage | Adds epoxies, oil-based house paints, heavy stains |
| 5-6 stage | Adds finish-quality latex |
A coating on a list is Titan's guidance, not a promise for every product. Read the coating's technical data sheet for thinning and nozzle size.
Capspray X 95, 105 and 115
Capspray X models as published on Titan's pages
| Model | Stages | Pressure | Nozzle sets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capspray X 95 | 4-stage | 9.5 PSI | #3 pro set | Entry level, 30 ft hose, 21 lbs |
| Capspray X 105 | 5-stage | 10.5 PSI | #3 and #4 sets | 30 ft hose plus 5 ft whip, 24 lbs |
| Capspray X 115 | 6-stage | 11.5 PSI | #3, #4 and #5 sets | Variable Pressure Control, WhisperTech, 24 lbs |
X 95. Titan places it for tub refinishing or spraying clear fine finish materials. It is the starting point if the work is small, clear or thin.
X 105. Titan lists thick latex or solvent-based paints, enamels and varnishes.
X 115. The top model has a Variable Pressure Control dial and WhisperTech, which slows the cooling air when you are not spraying. Titan says it atomises thick latex or solvent paints with little to no thinning. If finish-quality latex is on your list, this is the model that matches Titan's 5 to 6 stage band.
All three share Titan's CapLiner System, a reusable cup with disposable liners, a dirty-filter warning light, pre-filters, an onboard toolbox and sound reduction. The site also lists a Maxum II gun with cup (0524041) if you need to replace the gun side.
Ask about thinning and nozzle size
Many materials need thinning to spray through HVLP's small orifices. Titan describes only 5 to 7 nozzle options for HVLP and a working distance of about 6 inches, against about 12 for airless. The X 105 and X 115 come with more nozzle sets than the X 95, which gives you more choices for thicker material. Follow the coating maker's data sheet for thinning and nozzle size.
Filters and cleaning
Clean the gun and cup straight after use; do not leave coating to dry in the gun. The turbine also has filters to look after, which is what the dirty-filter warning light is for. The site's Capspray X diagrams list filter parts you can replace: the 0524523A pleated air filter and the 0524528A turbine motor air filter appear on the X 105 and X 115 main assembly pages, and the 0524526A pre filter kit is on the Capspray 115 main assembly page.
For the gun, 0275583 is a front air valve seal and 0275519 a needle packing nut; the site's listings say each fits Wagner, Titan and Capspray HVLP guns, with the exact models printed on the part page.
When to add an airless sprayer instead
If most of your work is walls, ceilings or exteriors, HVLP will be slow and an airless sprayer is the main tool. Many shops end up with both: airless for production and HVLP for the finish work. A middle option exists too. Titan says a modern electric airless with a fine finish tip can deliver fine finishes at higher speed, but it may slow production a bit and does not suit many medium to high viscosity coatings.
Diagrams for the X 95, 105 and 115
Earlier Capspray models
Filters, silencers and the whip hose
The fine finish diagram index
Capspray sprayers and HVLP parts listed on the site:
The Short Version
Match the stages to the coating: 2 to 3 for stains, lacquers and enamels, 4 to 5 to add epoxies and oil-based house paints, 5 to 6 for finish-quality latex. In the Capspray X line that is the X 95, X 105 and X 115. Keep the filters clean, and use airless for the big flat surfaces.
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