Decent HVLP gun for under $200.00 ??????

I'm currently using a HF hvlp gun to do the primer on my car. While I am happy with it for primer, I'm thinking I may want a better gun for laying down the color. I'm going to shoot the car with single stage urethane. Does anyone have any first hand experience with some of the less expensixe "decent"quality guns? I'm looking at spending $200.00 or less. I was looking at the Sharpe Finex but still not sure.

Todd

 

I've actually had terrific results with the Kobalt HVLP gun from Lowe's. It's like $100 and has really put down some good paint for me.

 

Devilbiss Finishing Line can be found pretty close to that...

 

A painter at a local body shop told me about a good quality gun for a reasonable price. The gun is made in Germany and is an Optima. The model 500i can be found on-line for right at $200. This painter works in a professional shop and uses this model gun exclusively with great results. I bought mine a month ago and have used it 3 times and I am very happy with it.

 

check ebay, SATA minijets are really good guns

 

I don't think you're going to want to spray an entire car with a MiniJet. I love my MiniJet2, but I wouldn't consider spraying a large area with it. Might take some time.

Thats what I would recommend.

Ditto, I have one at work for spraying S/S stuff and oil based enamels. It works real well for the price. I even used it with POR15 and it worked out well.

 

yeah,,,finish line....less than 200...good stuff...and for a mini jet no way and more than 200..

 

I have a Sharpe Finex and love it. It is well worth the money spent.

 

Look on ebay for an Iwata or a Sata 2000 or 3000. You can probably get one for close to your $200 and you'll never want or need another gun. Get a 1.4 tip and you can spray both base and clear. No way on the mini jet. That's made for touch up and spot repair.

 

I have the Lowe's gun and it seems OK, but I dont hardly do much painting outside dashes, furniture and misc parts, but it seems to work well. I dont have place to spray a car so I have yet to do a full car.

 

Yeah, I got a finish one and liked it so much I bought another w/ the primer tip. About 3 years ago they were 89-99 bucks each.

Frank

 

Devilbiss is what I own. Of course, mine was courtesy of the USNavy. I figured after all the damn helicopters I painted the least they could do is cough up the gun I had used for the whole time I was in.
That was 20yrs ago and I still have the same guns. The large, medium and small air brush.

Jef

p.s. I got no gripes about it and I've heard they aint that expensive....but then again....I'm known for my procurements....
I built this from ALL genuine US Military parts...even the wheels...

 

Jef,

How long were you in the Navy for? I did 20yrs 4Mo. and 10 days (but whose counting). I here ya. I have all sorts of stuff I procured in the Nav.

Todd

 

I have a Sharpe Cobalt that I got at NAPA for right around a $100. I have been very happy with it.

Disclaimer: I am not now, nor have I ever been accused of being a professional anything, including painter

 

i have a bout 6 diff guns i use a $120 one i bought from the mac tool guy

 

Devilbis Finish line like a few others have said...it's a great gun. look at astro guns as well. cheap but do the job. just my 2 cents

 

I ended up getting the Finex 3000. I really like it alot. I also started using the DeKups from Devilbis. I REALLY like them.

 

I bought a DeVilbiss Finshline set with 2 guns and various tips from Eastwood and couldn't be happier, i think it was right around 2 bones. I have also heard really good things about the new DeVilbiss Dr D for $169.95 from Eastwood. Had an Astro and wouldn't use it for a cheapo primer job now that I've used something better.

 

No way in hell your paying close to $200 for a Sata 2000 or 3000 unless they are used up pieces of junk and need a total rebuild.

A new needle, air cap and head alone are $180.00. Keep that in mind when buying a used up Sata.

 

For me ....who rarely paints anything I just run down to harbor freight and buy a cheapo hvlp. It's the purple one .....usually under 35 bucks I think. It is a SATA ripoff, but I figure they reverse engineered it so it is probably a decent gun. I have sprayed a lot of primer with one of these and a couple of whole cars. Best part is,when I don't get it clean (it has been known to happen once or twice) it is cheap enough that it can be a throwaway.
Now if I were a real painter I would probably spend the big bucks and buy a better quality gun (or at least spend more cash)

 

harbor freight has several hvlp guns from $40-$80 i have 3 of them and they work just as good as higher priced ones. the primer gun even sprayed flake good too.

 

I've used Harbor Frieght $12 (on sale) HVLP guns and they work if you adjust everything just right,..... they work for about 2 cars, then they go in the trash!!! But hey, it's only $12 !!! It's only primer

 

I've used a Finishline for years-no complaints.

 

I also am not a pro painter after 5 paint jobs my last one with a Finex 3000 turned out real nice. Just make sure you have enough air.

 

I bought a Devillebis Starting line set for $165 canadian and I love them. The 1.8 primer gun works great for flake. I use the 1.3 for enamels and single stage ureathane, 1.5 for clears. Awesome value.