Which Paint Gun to Buy?

[awr68]

I have a few cheap guns that I have used over the years. They are of the $40 range. I'm ready to step up and get a new gun for base/clear but don't want to spend $1k as I'm not a pro painter. I see that Eastwood sells a Concourse Pro for a fair price. I have an 80 gallon air compressor that I use.

Your thoughts and expert advise?

[67camaro496]

How much are you willing to spend?

[awr68]

Just starting to look at what's out there. Does $300 get you a good enough tool? $500?

[67camaro496]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Devilbiss-TEKNA-COPPER-High-Efficiency-SPRAY-GUN-1-3-1-4-TIPS-Gravity-Cup-703662-/390763946971?

Here is a good quality gun. It really depends on how many times you are going to use it ect. i like the tekna

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Devilbiss-Startingline-HVLP-SPRAY-PAINT-GUNS-Basecoat-Clearcoat-Primer-Gun-Kit-/390830447889

here is a setup that will allow you to shoot base/clear and primer with the different size fluid nozzles.

it is really about gun adjustment and like anything else experience. if you do not paint alot i would not spend 500-600 dollars for a gun. go to refinishnetwork.com. that is a good site that will be able to help you pick out a gun.

[awr68]

Thanks for the info! I will look into it!

[analyte]

If possible, try the gun out before you buy. They all feel a little different so make sure you get something you like that's comfortable to use. I prefer Sata, but there are a lot of good guns out there.

Kerry

[dhutton]

I have an Iwata LPH-400 HVLP and a Satajet RP Digital. The Sata is like painting with a firehose. I would not recommend it for what you are looking to do. The Iwata puts material on more slowly and I recommend you watch for one on eBay. There can be some good deals. The nice thing is you can resell it for most of what you paid for it.

Don

[Musclerodz]

try to find you a used iwata lph-400

[awr68]

Thanks guys! I knew you would send me in the right direction!