Spray Guns?

[ozy]

Hi

I have been looking at buying a spray gun to paint my restoration project with. TBH I have become a little confused about all the different types available and what would be suitable.

What's the practical difference between gravity and suction feed guns? i.e. is one type easier to use than the other? Do they have different uses?
Are HVLP systems like this any good? (It might be cheaper for me to get one if I can't borrow a friend's compressor)

What kind of price should I be looking at? I'm assuming the really cheap stuff (<£30) will be a bit cr*p, I was thinking in the region of £50-£60 might get something reasonable. Any brands I should look out for (I've heard Devilbiss are good, but they seem v. expensive). Maybe something like this? And anything I should definitely avoid?

From what I've read, you should use different nozzle sizes for primer and topcoat, how important is this? Or can you get away with 'one size fits all'? I will be using cellulose paint.

Any help/advice/info appreciated.
Thanks.

Oriel.

 

[jaykay]

the kestral will do fine.you could get away with that setup for both primer and topcoat.
not ideal,but would be able to make it work. just add thinners to paints,till you get it right.

 

[gavuk]

Ozy ,check your mates compressor output before buying the kestral,Jay knows his spraying so no problem there ,if your mates compressor can keep up with 10cfm of air that gun requires,compressor would most likely be a belt driven with 100litre tank ,not an aldi special ....

 

[xboxjoner]

a spray gun can only be as good as the person using it but if you know what your doing and you want a good finish (car paint work) its worth spending extra, I have a devilbiss that is close on 20 year old and still works like new but I only use it where I need the finish, for gates and railings, trailers ect ect a 30 quid gun ie fiac eagle with a regulator would be ample, hope this helps..........

 

[spaffmonkey]

Im not bragging hear but ive got the de vilbiss sri and gti gravity feed guns

From when i worked in a narrowboat yard respraying the boats.

And compared to the many cheap ones i have used nothing compares.

I have used diffrent suction feed guns but find the gravity feeds much better.

The thing is the cheap one are ok if your doing the odd bit hear and there

but if you intending to do a lot i would advise getting the bestyou can afford.