Which spray gun

[RSPSTEVE]

Hi all

I am just about to rstore a 1960 ford anglia .

I have been bought a nice Sealey 3hp 150 ltre belt driven compresser for christmas and want to know what you recomend spraygun wise .

I have painted cars in the past (30 years ago)

I will be etch priming , primer filling , and topcoating the underside, inteior shell and engine bay but will be leaving the maine body work to a pro.

I dont want to pay a fortune , but also dont want crap .

Cheers

Steve

 

[jaykay]

sealey guns are ok and reasonable.

 

[EViS]

I'm a complete novice but having done a fair bit of research, I've gone for an Iwata AZ3 HTE. The Devilbiss FLG5 is another options. The only reason I didn't go for the latter is because it doesn't allow for the use of waterborne paints.

 

[jaykay]

them 2 are twice the price of sealey

 

[pedrobedro]

them 2 are twice the price of sealey

And some more on top, the Devilbis is 4 times the money Sealey Gold are good for amateur use and spares availability if you don't want to spend pro money.

 

[langy]

I'm a complete novice but having done a fair bit of research, I've gone for an Iwata AZ3 HTE. The Devilbiss FLG5 is another options. The only reason I didn't go for the latter is because it doesn't allow for the use of waterborne paints.

How you going to use waterbase paint at home then ???

 

[eil]

The plus for the Iwata and the Devilbiss is they need less cfm and psi as opposed the Sealy gold, horses for courses really.

 

[jaykay]

all this about cfm & psi. i'm sure sprayers will agree that they, as well as me have sprayed with alot less cfm'psi then what the book calls for.and got good results.
plus the guy said he was not wanting to spend alot on a gun.

 

[eil]

As I said Jk horses for courses, you pays your money and all that, he also gave the impression he wanted a mid range gun, and every help you can get with air supply can only benefit someone who is starting out,we have all struggled with too small a compressor,too small a mig welder etc etc, not disagreeing with you just pointing out the others need less air, his choice.

 

[EViS]

How you going to use waterbase paint at home then ???

I'm not with you? The Devilbiss states that it can't be used with waterborne paints...

 

[langy]

Your comment on post 3 "The only reason I didn't go for the latter is because it doesn't allow for the use of waterborne paints."
Sounded to me like you were going to try waterbase ???

I'm not with you? The Devilbiss states that it can't be used with waterborne paints...

 

[EViS]

Your comment on post 3 "The only reason I didn't go for the latter is because it doesn't allow for the use of waterborne paints."
Sounded to me like you were going to try waterbase ???

Yes I was. Am I missing something?

 

[langy]

Using waterbase at home is tricky, I've not had much luck so far and i've got the driers !!!

Yes I was. Am I missing something?

 

[EViS]

Using waterbase at home is tricky, I've not had much luck so far and i've got the driers !!!

Ah right, that's interesting. I've actually decided to go with Pre-Cat in the end. However haven't heard anything negative about using waterbased...

 

[langy]

Thats probably because no one uses it !!!

Ah right, that's interesting. I've actually decided to go with Pre-Cat in the end. However haven't heard anything negative about using waterbased...

 

[RSPSTEVE]

Thanks for your advice .

Steve

 

[BillJ]

Thats probably because no one uses it !!!

I've used water-based several times now and I don't have any drying equipment. I've had very good results.

I'd avoid using it at this time of year, though. I did my spraying in the summer so it dried fairly quickly (but nowhere near as quickly as solvent-based paints would).

It's very pleasant to use - smells like poster paint

 

[langy]

I've used water-based several times now and I don't have any drying equipment. I've had very good results.

I'd avoid using it at this time of year, though. I did my spraying in the summer so it dried fairly quickly (but nowhere near as quickly as solvent-based paints would).

It's very pleasant to use - smells like poster paint

Bill i don't know of many people using it at home, summer may be ok but this time of year would be asking for trouble, The w/b don't dry like solvent and needs air passing over it.

 

[BillJ]

Bill i don't know of many people using it at home, summer may be ok but this time of year would be asking for trouble, The w/b don't dry like solvent and needs air passing over it.

Indeed. As I say, I wouldn't recommend it in winter or damp weather.
The bits I have done, I left to air-dry in my fairly large garage on a warm day.

On the other hand, if it were something small enough, it could be dried with a fan heater or even taken indoors to dry. The chances of successfully spraying an entire car in one go with water-based would be pretty low in this weather.

 

[badersbus]

Used waterbased at home before , but like langy says it is a lot more difficult , and if not in a controlled environment like a spray booth you have got to pick your day. Needs forced air over it , heat gun on small items on cold day , air line etc , but does smell nice LOL.
Couple of pieces i did at home in WB and with a budget gun.
Stick to the solvent based stuff if you are not confident IMHO.