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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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What would guys recommend as a cheap paint gun to spray primer sealer only?

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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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go to harbor freight if you have one around you and buy a cheap HVLP gun. I prefer the gravity feed over the syphon because you don't waste as much paint.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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home depot or look on ebay and pick up a old sata jet 90 they are great for primer base coat and clear you wont be disappointed normally they go for 100-200$ also look for a sata jet 90-2 it is a reduced pressure version of the sata 90
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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i agree, if you are only using it for sealer go with a cheapy with a larger nozzle size.

if you were going to use it for paint as well id say a good cheapy is a craftsman.

ive used both craftsman and SATA jet's ... the craftsman has sinc ebeen retired to primer only haha.


heck lowes has a cheap kobalt for $60
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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You can pick up a cheap HVLP gravity feed gun at car swap meets really cheap. I saw one a couple of months ago for 20 bucks.
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Be aware that the HVLP guns generally require more flow than a standard non-HVLP gun. Make sure your air compressor is up to the task. Compare the rating of your air compressor to the air requirements of the gun you choose. BTW, I have a couple of the cheapo HVLP guns and have used them for primers and for single stage color coats on various stuff. They work pretty well. I'll use the cheapo primer gun on my Mustang, but I doubt I'll use the cheapo for the color or clear coats.
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Harbor Freight #43430 and a link about how to use it, 39.00 bucks

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