Macfreak007

I've been looking at spray guns and I'm wonder which one to go for, they are anywhere from $14 to $120 I just want to be able to do this paintjob on my car without having to spend an arm and a leg.... what do you guys think of these?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...324&pricetype=

944_S_TYPE

I have used a HVLP gun recently they are a little different than the normal can type gun but they work good,I liked it. Less likely to run. Less paint overspray.

Geo

HVLP also requires less compressor output as well.

944_S_TYPE

HVLP, High volume (paint) Low Pressure (air)

Macfreak007

yeah, definately going HVLP, just need to know if there is much difference in the prices and quality....

xsboost90

i buy mine from KOI and they are about 100 for a nice hvlp w/ at least a 14 or if you can find it 13 sized nozzle. Less size the finer the spray, but 14 is optimum for primer and paint.

Peckster

Do you have a booth to spray it in?

Macfreak007

so size in nozzle would be something to look at, okay, but i am really looking at this $40 one it says the nozzle size is 1.44mm, how does that relate to what you are tlaking about?

Macfreak007

going to hang up staticy plastic and make a makeshift one in the garage

Macfreak007

anyone, good reccomendation on a spray gun?

Ron Knowles

Use a SATA HVLP gun. They work. If you want I'll send pictures of my 930 I just shot at home.

KuHL 951

Agreed, SATA is the best but very, very pricey. Even the best gun won't make just anyone a good painter. Use to be the home guys could just lay down layer after layer of lacquer with lots of rubbing out in between. With todays urethanes and catalyzed finishs I hope you have a few practice doors or hoods to work with because it can be pretty tricky real fast.

Macfreak007

2tight, yes, I am definately planning on doing alot of practice first and really trying to do a good job of this, and if not then its no big deal, basically its just a learning process, something that I have always wanted to do myself, so I just said what the hell go for it.

KuHL 951

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I've got the same Harbor Frieght gun you show. I use it for primers only and it works fine knowing I'll be sanding out any flaws. I've tried it for base and clears on parts hanging on a rack with mixed results. I also use mine for woodworking projects with lacquers and acrylics, low overspray and very little bounce back. Any HVLP conversion gun (non-turbine compressor) like this HF one will require a pretty stout air compressor, much larger than whats required for a conventional spray gun. Check the rating on your air compressor, mine is a 6HP-30 gallon and I still run out of air if I work too long. Make sure yours can provide at least 10 cfm @ 15 psi although it works better at higher pressure but the cfm requirements go way up making for shorter spray durations. Try to get the 1.3 mm tip or smaller; the provided tip is too large and will spit at lower psi settings. In short it works OK but I don't think I have the skills to risk using it for anything but body touch up work with non-metallics. I've always done all the prep work and sanding myself then pay a pro to spray the base and clear. Check out where street rodders meet up, I'll bet you'll find someone who will do the finish spray on a weekend. I've done 2 cars that way with very good results and he charged me $200 with my paint.
Good Luck with your project, sounds like fun.