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12-30-2004 #1
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Boyd,
Thanks, thats exactly the type of feedback I am looking for. I will look them up, again thanks.
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12-30-2004 #2
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I good learner/primer gun is the HVLP gun sold by Harbor Freight. I have one that I use just for primer. I also have a Binks M1G for base and clear coats and a Sata Detail gun. I agree that the Sata is great but expensive. I used the Harbor Freight gun for years painting enamal and single stage urethane's but got the Binks for base/clear systems. The main thing is practice as much as you can.
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12-30-2004 #3
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I found this and it looks pretty good to me, what do you think? Its the devilbliss which is a special on the main page with case and several tips and is $229.99
[url]http://www.spraygundepot.com
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I have always used Sharpe "Cobalt" hvlp guns, i just bought another for shooting clear.
you can usually get them on ebay for $75-$125
i have painted or primed all my vehicles using a Sharpe "Cobalt" gun ! :icon996:
this one is currently in process of being finished up!
In process!
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12-30-2004 #5
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blaster, if you don't mind changing tips when you go from primer, to base, to clear - it's probably an okay deal. The tips are about $25 separately and with all of the tips included the price is about right.
Originally Posted by Blaster11
trilogy, the Z looks sweet...very smooth finish... :icon996:__________________________
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12-31-2004 #6
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Devilbiss Finishline
I bought that same gun you're looking at from spraygundepot and it works great. no complaints at all. Spraygundepot has been a good shop to do business with as well.
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the harbor freight gun is very good to learn with, ive used it for primer and even used it to blend in a 1/4 panel in red (not the easiest thing) on a 91 camaro that was a dialy dirver. just ruined it shooting epoxy though. i liked so much i bought another. have two sharp cobalt guns for base and clear that im very happy with. i think you should have seperate guns for primer and paint. anyone have specific tip size recommendations for paint and clear???
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I have never heard anyone actually like those Cobalt guns. They were notorious for spray issues when they came out. I actually bought a primer version and when I ran into problems I called Sharpe and they were so aware of problems that they just sent me another gun no questions asked. Astro is a cheap Sata knock off that works great on low air supply. They clean up fairly easy. Do not go crazy with 1st gun. Watch air consumption numbers and most of the better guns use up more than you will be able to deliver with home compressor. Plus with the $99 gun when it is giving you problems you simply toss it and get another. That Astro with a 1.8 will handle most surfacers with no problems. It actually outperforms MY Sata KL primer gun. Why?? who knows and I am to busy to figure it out. Unless you are into production work stick with the import stuff. Brian
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