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 36hp
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| posted on September 27th, 2004 at 11:03 PM |
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Gravity Spray gun suggestions
Hi Guy's
I'm looking at purchasing my first gravity spray gun after owning a 1.8mm general purpose Samson suction gun for many years. I want to
use the gravity gun for both primer/filler and top coats as gravity guns seem to be more preferred these days. My question is what is the
required/proper tip setup for spraying primer/filler and top coats using acrylic. I'm looking at spending between $100-$200 so any ideas on which
brands would be great also.
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WAYNE
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| posted on September 28th, 2004 at 08:27 AM |
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I bought an Arnold gravity gun, it is made in Tiawan for DeVillbis, it cost $140 and came with 2 tip set ups, one was 1.6 the other 2.0mm,
Only used 2 pac with the 1.6 but I believe the 2.0 would spray primer filler.
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Dave
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| posted on September 28th, 2004 at 08:38 AM |
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good call. exspect to spend upwards of 150 for anything half decent. I've spent in total 1400 on samson spray guns x 2, from blackwoods. Great bit of
kit but pricey.
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| posted on September 28th, 2004 at 08:43 PM |
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In the price range you are talking a trempro would be your best bet. for $180 you get a 1.4 set up(for your 2 pac) and a 2.0 set up (for the primers)
They do other deals as well like just a 1.4 set up for $140 but with the first one i said about u get the best of both worlds. Its not a HVLP but it
sprays 2 pac fine.
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| posted on September 29th, 2004 at 09:22 AM |
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Thanks for everyones input, however I'm not using 2pac. I just need to know what the correct tip setup is for acrylic lacquer with a gravity style
gun. Thanks again.
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 05:58 PM |
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my t3 is the first car i've ever painted....i bought a star 770...should be able to pick one up from about $90-110.
very basic gun, but has all the adjustments needed for spraying...and let me tell u she does the job. its a great gun, holds a litre of paint, u can
get it in a gravity version but mine is suction. and u will need a 2.omm or 1.8 for acrylic...i think those numbers are right. all i was told is to
spray acrylic u need the bigger tip...2-pac is smaller.... i have sprayed my whole car with the gun, primer and the yellow through the same
gun....works a treat.
here is one just as an example
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 07:22 PM |
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Thanks for everyone's input. I ended up purchasing an Arnold gravity spray gun for $150.00. It came with two setups, (1.4 & 2.0mm). I have yet to
try it out.
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Wayne
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| posted on October 19th, 2004 at 07:51 PM |
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i spent bout $200 on a STAR gun.... money well spent i must say
Adam
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| posted on October 20th, 2004 at 12:05 AM |
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Star have a new range of guns out. "New Century" I was so impressed I got a Century suction 2.0 for acrylic work and a 2.5 gravity for putty work. I
was prepared to spend the extra $20 over the older models to get a newer style gun. They also have HVLP guns.
I saw a copy someone bought of a Star 770 (Which is itself a copy of the Iwata S77) and the quality was really just not there. There is a limit
sometimes to how cheap you can go.
Still at the end of the day a good painter with a half decent gun will always do a better job than a lazy prepping or poor painter with the best gun
available.
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| posted on October 20th, 2004 at 11:14 AM |
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I sprayed my bus with the Arnold.I have only ever sprayed 1 beetle before
Here comes another chance to post a pic, Cant help it,Im so happy with the way it turned out.
Cheers
Dave
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| posted on October 20th, 2004 at 09:17 PM |
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Good choice.can't beet the arnold with twin nozzle setup. 1.4/2.0. ideal for two pac and acrylic.copy of a top shelf gun. , and cheap.
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