SandWraith

Before you continue reading this post I'm asking for genuinely educated responses if you have nothing relevant to say to this topic please don't post its a waste of space on this website.

I've been doing some research as of late on how to paint a car. I recently asked a few people on the forum to tell me what kind of gun they would recommend/use. Also I'm looking to spending about $600+ for a majority of the things I may be needing. What I am here to ask for is could anyone recommend me an excellent spray gun not one that i can pick up for $50 bucks from somewhere. What size tips would be recommended when painting a car? When/If I prime a car would I have to purchase a separate gun to place the primer on the car or would I just have to clean out the gun/switch out tips/ change the canister/etc.? Also what would be a good brand of paint to start with? (Dupont)? I also wanted to ask are there specific compressors to fit to each spray-gun?

Currently I'm looking at a iwata/devilbliss/sata spray gun but I'm confused as to what I should purchase.

Website for devilbliss guns:
http://www.devilbiss.com/if_02.asp

Website for sata guns:
http://www.sata-gmbh.com/Produkte/pr...uppe=01-%3F%3F

Websites for iwata spray guns:
http://www.anest-iwata.com/products/...spray-guns.cfm
http://www.iwata-medea.com/index.php...ts/spray_guns/

Thanks
-Danial

AzEKnightz

iTrader: (24)

Not trying to high jack this thread, but I am also looking forward in doing the same thing. Same questions. But as for primer and paint. I would go with 2 different guns. 1 for primer and 1 for paint.

I've gone thru few classes with body work/painting. The instructor has recommended SATA for the paint gun. But he also stated. If you are new, you dont have to go for the expensive guns. Just get something decent first, practice it and until you are really good. Then go for the nice set ups.

As for a compressor, I would recommend looking at the tools you will be needed. Like DA sanders, paint gun, nail gun etc. Look for their specs on the air pressure requirements. And then go from there to search for the right compressor.

-AzEKnightz

SandWraith

I understand what you are trying to say but I don't want to spend my money on a low quality product I'd rather learn on the gun that I were to use most likely that way I can just get used to the one I already own on top of that I don't like spending money unless its necessary thanks for the advice though.

Thanks
-Danial

classicauto

iTrader: (3)

I like SATA products, they make excellent stuff - but its about the most expensive of everything.

A great gun thats no starter item is a Devilbiss +Plus gun. (I don't see it on their site though?) I use these in the shop. They are whats known as a HVLP equivalent. Not a true HVLP (and will be more user friendly for a novice then a true HVLP) but still a very high transfer effciency rate.....you're looking at about $450ish for one of those units with an assortment of tips.

As for tips, that will depend on the material you're spraying. Everything will have a datasheet (ask for it when you buy it if you're not friendly with the store) that will state the ranges you'll be after. Generally speaking, a 1.2 and a 1.4mm fluid tip will cover just about everything.

Compressors, as stated, match it to your equipment. However, you don't want to pay attention to the PRESSURE, thats neither here nor there. The CONSUMPTION (CFM) is what matters. Make sure you have enough for the gun so you don't have to stop partway through the job.

Material - I prefer BASF products. Specifically, the RM line of primer and paint. High quality stuff, but not that cheap. None of the good urethane products by any of the manufacturers will be though......you'll find one may have a slightly cheaper clear, or one base is cheaper then the same one from a different company - but they'll all be in the same ball park. Use what you can get good support for, that will be the big deciding factor.