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    Default Spray gun recommendation

    I generally get way with spray cans or brush/roller painting, but have a couple of projects which would be better done with a gun.

    I’ve got a couple of old style suction guns, but they would be 30+ years old, but haven’t been used for at least 10yrs so pretty sure they would need new seals etc, and they really produce too much overspray to use in a general workshop.

    Mostly it’s epoxy enamel that I use, and I’m not chasing magic finishes for topcoats on cars etc.
    mainly workshop equipment/machines or vehicle parts.

    Ideally after something that would take a couple of different size pots - smaller touch-up size and larger around 500ml but maybe that’s old style suction gun thinking.

    Compressor is around 12cfm and I’ve got a separate vertical receiver - at least 200L.

    What do others use/recommend.

    Steve

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    I'm very happy with my Iwata: https://www.vektools.com.au/air-tool...e2-series.html

    However, I'm finding I use rattle cans a lot more these days. Can't beat the convenience. If you want to use a quality gun you have to be meticulous with cleaning it. Which, TBH, is a PITA. I would only drag the spray gun out these days for mission-critical jobs. For example, if I wanted to put a high gloss lacquer on something like a guitar. Or spray high gloss two-pack.

    I also bought a nice Paasch airbrush which provides a beautiful finish on smaller items and is a cinch to clean.

    P.S. I didn't mean to hit "Thanks" for your post. That was finger trouble.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OxxAndBert View Post
    ...and they really produce too much overspray to use in a general workshop.
    Unless you can set up a temporary spray booth around the machine you are painting, you are going to want to move it outside. Any gun will produce overspray and it goes everywhere.
    Chris

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    Thanks Chris.
    That model Iwata seems like it would be a good fit for what I'm after.
    Are you using disposable cups/liners or just a standard setup?

    Hear what you're saying about overspray, but there's definitely a big difference in the volume of it from a HP gun compared to one of the LP pressure ones, and with so much more air coming out it seems to atomise and circulate a lot more.

    Steve

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    The Iwata is a lot of $$$ for something that will see occasional use.

    Something like this might be worth looking into, they have always been pretty popular.

    https://sydneytools.com.au/product/w...ips-14-18-25mm

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    Quote Originally Posted by OxxAndBert View Post
    Are you using disposable cups/liners or just a standard setup?
    Just the standard cup Steve. I've heard the disposable cups are excellent.
    Chris

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    I have one of these
    https://autobarn.com.au/ab/Autobarn-...4695/p/TO13360

    I don’t very often endorse the concept of buying the cheaper option over the proven name brand, but in this case I do. For how often I use it, it works well, cleaning it isn’t too bad either.

    And there is waaay less overspray with HVLP gun, just by virtue of the fact you are using around 1/3 the air pressure.

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    I have the Workquip gun. The local specialist car paint shop guy talked me out of spending more money on a fancy gun! I like the fact that it comes with three nozzles so you spray thick acrylics and fillers as well.

    My paint jobs are still pretty average, but I don’t think a more expensive gun would make a difference...


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    Thanks RT.
    Certainly can’t argue about the price.
    What sort of paints are you spraying with it? Just asking as I notice it’s got a 1.4mm orifice and from what I can work out something around 1.8-2.0 might be better for the epoxy enamels.

    Steve

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    Have a look at Star as well, used to use one to spray contact glue, I'm sure it'll handle epoxy
    Gear cutting specialists and general engineers www.hardmanbros.com.au
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    I generally just use basic industrial or auto enamels, nothing exotic. The sort of stuff where you buy it get home go to start spraying and realise you don’t have thinners so empty the contents of the fuel can for the lawn mower into it .

    I’ve also sprayed a stack of timber with it for a carport and pergola.

    Seems to have sufficient adjustable range to do everything I’ve needed, but I’ve not really ventured into exotic paints with it either. If you think you may need some adjustments on nozzle size it’s probably worth spending a bit more for a Rupes or Iwata or whatever other name takes your fancy. You could also drill out the nozzle, or make your own replacement if you were suitably motivated.

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    I had only my trusty Sampson S 770 all the years spraying cars, buses & coaches. It sprayed everything from undercoat, Enamel, Iridescent as well as 2pac. I now have 2 plus newer chepies due tp buying a package deal when I purchased a small compressor.

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    I got one of those airless spray guns to repaint my mill, work very well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Turbine Builder View Post
    I got one of those airless spray guns to repaint my mill, work very well.

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    Had an old Wagner years ago great putty gun or fence painter.

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    I bought a cheap set of 3 different size HVLP spray guns from total tools a couple of years ago, 'Iron air" was the brand. Have done a tractor and couple of small jobs with them, work well and a lot less overspray than a suction gun.

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