I realize this is gonna get a million opinions, but I want to spray some stuff sometime and would like to get some good gear before I do. It'd mostly be basecoat/clearcoat or tri stuff, but would like to experiment with flakes too. I've got an older Gilbarco 2 stage compressor, 80 gal 7 horse IIRC, pumps out some serious CFM and a good PSI, so that's covered. Anyhow, any pointers, tips, good prices to look for etc. would be greatly appreciated.
to quote another thread... how long is a rope? for about the last 2 years i've been working with the durablock 007 system. i like it. but i'm not spraying everyday. i started with the HF guns and learned some stuff. they're still great primer guns. its all about preference. just make sure your equipment matches your material. sata, iwata, sharpe, devilbiss, etc. all good stuff. i've seen some amazing stuff turned out by real low dollar stuff too. experience far outweighs equipment, but equipment makes for a nicer experience. my first call would be to coast airbrush in anaheim, ca www.coastairbrush.com
I really like my anest iwata lph 300 for clear coat lays down really nice, has a nice pattern, and is really light even with a full cup. X 2 on the HF gun for primer
So if I wanted to spray flake what size cap should I be lookin for? Actually, does anyone know any good books that cover all that kind of stuff?
iwata makes some awesome guns. sata is nice as well, but I prefer the iwata w400 or the lph400. as for tip size for flake you really need to use a 2.0 or bigger. just my $0.02 worth. L8r
For mini - 1.7-1.8ish For regular to big - 2.0ish Some people say that you need a 2.2-2.5 blah, blah, blah, but at that point you're just dumping more material onto the surface and sacrificing a good spray technique.
I use sata spray guns because i use them often but there are other guns out there that will work well too. If i were you look on craigslist for a used sata with a 1.3 or 1.4 tip for basecoat and clearcoat. then buy a 2.0 for flake.
I use Accuspray Turbine guns with a "pawn shop" Wagner turbine. It make spraying at home a much easier task. I have a suction gun for primer and base, a gravity feed gun for top coats and single stage paints.
I use Muttley's system, only I shoot only Colorplace .99 cent paint...nothing but the best for my useless junk...
I have satas but have heard really good things about the iwata 400's Check ebay and go ahead and spend the extra money for a new or almost new gun, dont bother with older guns, some people really dont take care of them like they should....just my opinion
I have used; craftsman,cambell....,sharp,devibiss,graco,binks, and sata. What I prefer is the one that I was the one that last used it, because I KNOW ITS CLEAN! I use worn out ones to use for primer guns, and what everyone else said about size is important, especially from the guy that is selling you material, because is will be him you go back too if you screw it up.
I forgot one, I once did a base/clear spot job on a dark green metallic saturn, using the air brush I bought from wally world from testors for my models. It worked too.
I use Sata for sealers and base , and Iwata for clear only. Has worked great for me for the past several years.
I use sata daily, i love them, but its whatever you get used to. Ive seen some wicked clearjobs with the Iwata from a guy i worked with, but he couldnt use the satas very well. I think alot of it is the experience vs equipment. But they seem to kick ***. Devilbiss hasnt invested much in technology for a long time from what i understand. I have troubles laying a good fine metallic job wiht mine. No problems with the satas though...the devilbiss is in the bottom of my tool box now.
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