[427sharpe]

I switched over to HVLP about 4 years ago, and it is a much better system. It does not create near the amount of waste as the old system, if you are using the correct pressure. I think you are right on to go to the 2 stage system as well. It will hold up much better. The only tip i give in addition to Hersch is to be sure to wet sand the color coat after it dries to remove ANY imperfection, and you will get awesome results. The OE guys use the 2 stage system to hide their hideous paint jobs...go to just about any mfg and really look at the paint, you'll see runs, orange peel, sags and God knows what else..all hidden by the nice, smooth, tough clear coat to make it all shiny! As far as equipment, I like the Sharp remote gun. Holds up very well, and you dont have to carry the weight of the paint around while working because the reservoir is fed to the gun by a hose about 5' long. Pretty economical price too, for a professional gun (about 25 bucks higher than a Binks #7 here in Dallas).