Best HVLP gun for the money? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Mr. Happy...OK? · 08-05-2004, 03:22 PM

Is it worthwhile to spend the money on a good gun, like a Sata, or will a cheapie work good enough?

The Joker · 08-05-2004, 04:00 PM

I use to use cheaper guns (couldn't afford the really good) and felt I got just as good of performance. I did find some parts would wear quicker on my guns compared to what some other guys were using but parts are cheap and easy to replace. The most important thing for any paint gun is cleaning and maintanence.

crashinaz · 08-05-2004, 04:06 PM

Obviously, the better you can paint the more you notice fine differences in guns. Longevity and availability of replacement parts is what a lot of the high end guns offer. I was looking at getting a new gun, so I went down to one the biggest paint supply stores in the Phoenix area and shot the shit with one of the more senior painters there. We talked about the quality of some of the lower end guns and he stated that one of the best HVLP gun he's used under $150 is the Purple anodized unit that Harbor Freight sells for $65 and puts on sale for $50. But if you don't keep it clean, replacement parts are non-existant. Sata's are nice, but if you're a beginner you'll never notice what you paid for. Just shoot base/clear sand out anything you don't like... That's what I do

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jwag · 08-05-2004, 04:07 PM

There is a nice devilbiss gun out there for $130 that i was thinking of buying...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...316853588&rd=1

crashinaz · 08-05-2004, 04:13 PM

Yeah, the nice thing about the finish line is that you get a primer AND paint orifice.

ironpig70 · 08-05-2004, 05:05 PM

all depends on what your painting for me i'm only ever going to paint my 4x4 so as its coverd it will do. how long do you expect the paint to last with all the rock rash

BUZZISCRAZY2 · 08-06-2004, 07:56 AM

The Devilbiss will give ya years of trouble free use........As stated, Keep it clean is the key........after every use !!

jeepnmatt · 08-06-2004, 11:50 AM

Astro Pneumatics HVLP gun

a friend of mine bought one to shoot primer and liked it so much he got another for doing basic paint work (not cars). so, i picked one up and really like it. i then told another friend and he got one to paint his motorcycle. he sprayed primer, base coat, and clear coat all out of the gun with very good results (most of his problems were due to 0 experience painting stuff).

i got the 1.9 orifice for spraying heavier paints, mainly Eastwood Chassis Black and Rust Encapsulator. i think my friend who did the motorcyle got a 1.5 orifice.

they usually run $80-90 and you can find them on sale if you look.

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AP-HVLPDX9.html

Brandon · 08-06-2004, 04:01 PM

I have a $100 Sears special, no idea if it is crap or what since it is the only thing I have used and all I have done with it is primer my wife's car so far..

motrhedx81 · 08-09-2004, 10:50 AM

I've got the devillbis $130 and used it for my bro's car. really nice. devillbis is the way to go.

08-05-2004, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Happy...OK? Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 82 Location: small town BC Posts: 77	Best HVLP gun for the money? Is it worthwhile to spend the money on a good gun, like a Sata, or will a cheapie work good enough? __________________ If you're happy and you know it....shut your face.

08-05-2004, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
crashinaz Rock God Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4669 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,208	Obviously, the better you can paint the more you notice fine differences in guns. Longevity and availability of replacement parts is what a lot of the high end guns offer. I was looking at getting a new gun, so I went down to one the biggest paint supply stores in the Phoenix area and shot the shit with one of the more senior painters there. We talked about the quality of some of the lower end guns and he stated that one of the best HVLP gun he's used under $150 is the Purple anodized unit that Harbor Freight sells for $65 and puts on sale for $50. But if you don't keep it clean, replacement parts are non-existant. Sata's are nice, but if you're a beginner you'll never notice what you paid for. Just shoot base/clear sand out anything you don't like... That's what I do . Last edited by crashinaz; 08-05-2004 at 04:11 PM.

08-06-2004, 07:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
BUZZISCRAZY2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17399 Location: oxford wi Posts: 1,530	The Devilbiss will give ya years of trouble free use........As stated, Keep it clean is the key........after every use !! __________________ [FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Catch your Dreams, before they slip away........[/FONT] [FONT="Arial Black"]Current vehicles[/FONT] 67 Bronco 69 Bronco 81 Bronco 81 Bronco 75 F-250 (highboy) 77 F150 78 F150 70 F100 (2wd) 93 F350 95 F350 (Blown Crazy") 95 F350 ("Crazy Too") 87 Ranger (2wd) 00 Excursion 04 Navigator

08-06-2004, 11:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
jeepnmatt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9994 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 947	Astro Pneumatics HVLP gun a friend of mine bought one to shoot primer and liked it so much he got another for doing basic paint work (not cars). so, i picked one up and really like it. i then told another friend and he got one to paint his motorcycle. he sprayed primer, base coat, and clear coat all out of the gun with very good results (most of his problems were due to 0 experience painting stuff). i got the 1.9 orifice for spraying heavier paints, mainly Eastwood Chassis Black and Rust Encapsulator. i think my friend who did the motorcyle got a 1.5 orifice. they usually run $80-90 and you can find them on sale if you look. http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AP-HVLPDX9.html __________________ 1984 CJ-8 1986 CJ-7 1981/1992 CJYJ 1994 RAM 1500 4x4 Custom Fabrication Parts: [url]www.troutindustries.com[/url]

08-06-2004, 04:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brandon Registered User Join Date: Mar 1975 Member # 6 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 13,666	I have a $100 Sears special, no idea if it is crap or what since it is the only thing I have used and all I have done with it is primer my wife's car so far.. __________________ This Space for rent!

08-05-2004, 04:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Joker Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 943 Location: Slightly North of Crazy Posts: 1,819	I use to use cheaper guns (couldn't afford the really good) and felt I got just as good of performance. I did find some parts would wear quicker on my guns compared to what some other guys were using but parts are cheap and easy to replace. The most important thing for any paint gun is cleaning and maintanence.

08-05-2004, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwag Rock God Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7638 Location: norcal Posts: 1,095	There is a nice devilbiss gun out there for $130 that i was thinking of buying... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...316853588&rd=1

08-05-2004, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
crashinaz Rock God Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4669 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,208	Yeah, the nice thing about the finish line is that you get a primer AND paint orifice.

08-05-2004, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
ironpig70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6957 Posts: 4,250	all depends on what your painting for me i'm only ever going to paint my 4x4 so as its coverd it will do. how long do you expect the paint to last with all the rock rash

08-09-2004, 10:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
motrhedx81 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 30615 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 63	I've got the devillbis $130 and used it for my bro's car. really nice. devillbis is the way to go. __________________ 1989 toyota pickup, 4x4, 22re 2001 chevy 2500hd 4x4, 8.1/allison Many BIG plans but me and my wallet disagree a little!

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