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A friend of mine wants to get a paint gun. Problem is, neither of us know what's a good gun, and what's junk. He has a huge 2-stage IngersollRand compressor already, so he's good on that front. What he's looking for in a gun is something where, if the paint is screwed up, he knows it's his fault, not the fault of a junk gun.

 

Also, how essential is a dryer for a beginner? And if he has to get one, again, what's a good brand?

 

Thanks

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For someone beginning he should pick up an IWATA. These iare a good introductory gun that can be had fairly cheap.

 

When it comes to more expensive guns, painters kinda have their own preference. I've shot with many guns but I always seem to go back to what I learned on. Devilbiss. I have 4 of them. And will be purchasing another dedicated clear gun here in the next month.

 

For a dryer, its a must have. Dont try to paint without it. Even a little bit of water will slam a paint job. Start out with a dissicant dryer. Dont buy anything under $100.00 if hes looking for a decent, get the job done, one.

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For someone beginning he should pick up an IWATA. These iare a good introductory gun that can be had fairly cheap.

 

When it comes to more expensive guns, painters kinda have their own preference. I've shot with many guns but I always seem to go back to what I learned on. Devilbiss. I have 4 of them. And will be purchasing another dedicated clear gun here in the next month.

 

For a dryer, its a must have. Dont try to paint without it. Even a little bit of water will slam a paint job. Start out with a dissicant dryer. Dont buy anything under $100.00 if hes looking for a decent, get the job done, one.

 

Thank you.

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I prefer SATA. Tend to be more expensive but I have 1 for primer and 1 for paint. I started painting with SATA, Devilbiss and IWATA's. I really is about preference. I love the trigger on most Devilbiss guns but I don't like the way they feel in my hand. Gun is just a very small part of what makes a paint job though. I have seen better than factory paint jobs come out of $100 off brand guns.
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I use Devilbiss(what I learned on) but I have a SATA that I havent used it. I am a hobbiest, but I have three guns I used to paint (1-primer gun, 2-color/clear coat guns). My SATA is a HVLP, I have not played with it enough yet. Edited by RS69
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Seems like SATA and Devilbiss are the ones to have.

 

Now a lot of you have multiple guns for the different stages. How neccesary is this? Is it just a convenience thing, so you don't have to clean the gun to go from base to color to clear?

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You are going to need to clean the gun regardless. When you use one gun a shoot base out out it, then clear with it and a chunk of metallic comes out into your clear, youll be pissed. Shouldnt happen on your first job, but when you shoot as much as I do, youll want a dedicated clear gun.

 

The point is you should be okay. Get a cheap gun for primer though.

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Common mistake...

 

HVLP

 

High Volume Low Pressure

 

 

 

+1 you are right, thanks for catching that. Did you still spray with the non HVLP type or use HVLP? If so, was it difficult to get use too? I use my primer gun a lot which is a non HVLP.

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I have shot with standard guns. Those are my primer guns.

 

I have even painted with them. HVLP wasnt any real big deal. Once you have your setting where you want them. Metallic you notice a big difference in the way it sprays from one gun to another. I have a friend that only shoots with standard guns, and he does just fine.

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