XtinctZ28

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Is there a certain brand that is better than others, or brands to stay away from? I want a HVLP gun that will give good results to learn with and give professional results. Suggestions?

fast377

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There are several brands that are good: Sata, DeVillbiss, Binks are a few. I use a Sata Jet NR2000. It's one of the best ones out there. But it comes with a hefty price tag...around $600.

XtinctZ28

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Thanks!

userws6

Ya that satajet is top of the line. you'll need different tips depending on what your spraying, and profesional painters use seperate guns for primer, base, clear, and candy. I just got a Devillbiss with three tips and plan on using it for primer and base and getting the satajet rp for clear coat.

fast377

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Yea, I forgot to mention that. I use 1.3 tip for base and clear, 1.5 tip for primer and metal flake. I just use a cheapo HVLP gun for primer though.

SSON20S

my set up is the exact same. i got a home depot HVLP gun for primer

tbs98z

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Sata or Iwata

XxXTransAmXxX

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I have a DeVilBiss Finish Line 3 FLG-3 that I do all my work you have seen in this forum with, I have 1.3mm for base and clears, 1.5, 1.8, and I use the 2.2 tip for DuraTec or high build primers...It's awesome and definately a good gun. I would get SATA but I'm not a painter, just do custom things once in a while. So it didn't justify spending twice the amount on a SATA

1998TA__1991RS

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i just bought a sharpe finish line and i love it, sprays as good as a 300-400$ gun and i got it for 89$

Reject

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well i really dont see a point in buying a 600+ dollar gun if your only going to be usuing it one time, see what i mean? if this is something that you do more than a one time thing then yeah but if it's only going to be used once in a blue moon....might consider a lower quality one

userws6

I bought a cheap pair of hvlp guns at a body shop supply house for $180 it worked great for primer and the base, but wouldn't spray clear worth a damn.

fast377

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I agree, but I don't do body work for a living...just for myself and I take on side jobs for some cash to fund my projects. And you usually get what you pay for. Believe me, it's a lot easier to wet sand and buff a car when it's been sprayed with a good gun.

1SicV8

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i bought a sharpe finex gun about two years ago, it was $100, it worked great and i was told its a great starter gun. i used it for base and clear, then cleaned the **** out of it and sold it for 80 or something on ebay.

id suggest that, and then the cheapest one u can find for a primer gun.

2002BlackSS

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I've got a NIB Sata HVLP (have to check on model) sitting around. My dad ordered it before he died, and never had a chance to use it (actually, I have a ton of autobody tools I'll probably never use). PM me if you're interested, and I'll come up with a price, or possibly post it in the for sale section.

Fogle07

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sata jet 90 for sealer and base with 1.3 tip
sata jet rp for clear 1.3 tip
sata jet 90 i believe for primer.

Camaroholic

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SATA's do seem nice (I've never used one, just compared specs). What you might consider, though, is that SATA's take a LOT of air. Like 15+ CFM for most of their models. If you're doing this at your house, you'd better have a dang good compressor (probably a 7.5 "true" hp 20+ cfm model).

I went with the DeVilbiss GFG-670, it's rated at 10 cfm. Easier to find a compressor to work with the lower consumption units. If you're at a shop, air shouldn't be a problem.

XtinctZ28

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I will be doing this at home on smaller projects. I cant manage 20cfm with my current setup. I could manage the 10 cfm as I set right now. That is good information since I was not figuring my compressor into the question.

Thanks guys for the info.

XtinctZ28

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What makes one gun worth $600 and others $100? Is the quality of how it sprays consistant with how it is made (i.e, materials used, etc.), or are results tied more towards the tips themselves?

fast377

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Quality of how it sprays and the materials used. German designed and built. Kinda like comparing a rolex and a timex...sure they both keep time, but one is made with top quality precision parts and hand assembled.

If you are a beginner painter and you use a cheaper gun, the chances of orange peel, runs, etc. are much more likely than with a quality piece. When I first started body work about 2 years ago (in just a 24x30 shop at my house) the first time I shot clear (with the sata) the finished product looked about as good as your average body shop. Now that I have had some experience, I can roll out some really nice work. Cheap gun + clear= .

Sata does rate their air consumption kinda high. But it really doesnt use that much. I have this compressor http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...+%26+Inflators and it barely phases it.

FunkyTownFBody

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SATA and DeVilbiss are my two Favs.

keep in mind a good compressor anf regulator are just as important as gun choice!