Paint guns are no different than many other tools in that there is a broad
range in price and quality. Most pros will probably agree the top of the
line is the SATA, made in Germany and sells for about $500 a copy. One the
other end of the scale is what they sell at Harbor Freight for $49.95. An
inexperienced probably couldn't tell the difference. I agree with Ryan
Border in suggesting you start out with the cheapie to learn on.
Also, as Ryan suggested, get the HVLP, gravity feed. It's just a question
of time before all others are legislated into obsolescence. I live in a
very restrictive air quality control area where HVLP is all that's allowed.
Fluid tip and needle size is a variable. I use a 1.4mm in a BINKS M1-G and
that is considered a good universal size if you're only going to use one
gun. Pros will have several guns; for high solid primers, base coats, clear
and blending agents.
Don't forget that positive pressure respirator!
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Whitney Haist
Orinda, CA
Chevy trucks: 2-'46s & a '39
www.jps.net/haist/artdeco.htm <http://www.jps.net/haist/artdeco.htm>
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ronald I. Givens
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 9:12 AM
To: oletrucks
Subject: [oletrucks] Paint gun
Howdy all,
Can someone tell me what type and brand paint gun to buy, for all the ppg
paints. I thinks its time for me to give this paint stuff a try...you know
on
little things...not the entire truck...
thanks for any help
ron givens
51 gmc
Houston Texas
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