Newbie gun(s) suggestions?
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[quote=”Ben” post=23101]The GTi will be fine, much better than the starting line guns. The GTi is not that hard to clean. Don’t worry about the baffle, you are not spraying non-stop everyday, it will last for a very long time. Any gun will spray like crap when the parts are worn out, the GTi is no exception. As far as corrosion goes, many guns are made of aluminum so the inners (and sometimes the outside) has a coating on it or is anodized. The needles, nozzle and aircap are often made of stainless steel. The GTi is an aluminum body, the needle, nozzle and aircap are stainless. I believe the internals of the body have a coating on them so should you put water through there, you will probably be fine. Just don’t use the aluminum cup (which isn’t coated)
As I have mentioned before, find out exactly what product you are using FIRST.
The GTi and Plus are similar guns, the GTi is an HVLP, the Plus is complaint (generally sprays with a slightly higher pressure but slightly lower volume of air). The Plus is not the best gun for basecoat. Of the 2, I would suggest the GTi for you.
You obviously do not want to spend much on a gun, the GTi was a great professional gun several years ago, its just that since then, there have been many newer guns that are better, like the Tekna. The outdated GTi is still far superior to the cheap starting line gun that never was, and never will be a professional tool.[/quote]hye Ben..im looking for good primer gun..can u help me to find the correct gun for primer..thanks
Most guns spray primer decent. I would recommend something with about a 1.5 needle/nozzle set if you are spraying typical 2k urethane primer. I wouldn’t spend too much on a primer gun, though. The 3M PPS primer gun is great if you are using the PPS cups. If you can find a used Sata NR95 with a 1.5 or 1.6, it would work great as well. I used a cheap chinese gun with a 1.5 for years. Like I said, most any gun will do, an HVLP is probably the best bet.
If you find something and you aren’t sure, just ask!
Thanks Ben, I’ve been following this thread also. I’m possibly looking to buy a better basecoat gun. Right now I just have the $140 Devilbiss HVLP Finish Line gun.
[quote=”Ben” post=23used a used Sata NR95 with a 1.5 or 1.6, it would work great as well. ![/quote]
:sick:Sacrilege.
Keep that NR95 for basecoat! Nothing sprays a tough metallic color in solvent as good as a NR95. Just make sure you have the air!
Hell. it’s only a cheap german gun :p not like its a Devilbis plus :wak Back when i was really cheap I used my first NR2000 for primer, sealer, base and clear :pcorn:
[quote=”Red Baron” post=23225][quote=”Ben” post=23used a used Sata NR95 with a 1.5 or 1.6, it would work great as well. ![/quote]
:sick:Sacrilege.[/quote]
Have you never seen a Cadillac with a snow plow? Whats wrong with priming with a NR95 :p
What is this snow you speak of?
[quote=”ryanbrown999″ post=23227]Keep that NR95 for basecoat! Nothing sprays a tough metallic color in solvent as good as a NR95. Just make sure you have the air![/quote]
Tried it with water?
[quote=”Red Baron” post=23239][quote=”ryanbrown999″ post=23227]Keep that NR95 for basecoat! Nothing sprays a tough metallic color in solvent as good as a NR95. Just make sure you have the air![/quote]
Tried it with water?[/quote]
Nope, but I’m guessing you have? :whistle:
[quote=”ryanbrown999″ post=23240][quote=”Red Baron” post=23239][quote=”ryanbrown999″ post=23227]Keep that NR95 for basecoat! Nothing sprays a tough metallic color in solvent as good as a NR95. Just make sure you have the air![/quote]
Tried it with water?[/quote]
Nope, but I’m guessing you have? :whistle:[/quote]
Nope, just sit there and admire them and all the good times we had in the past. Maybe I’ll give it a go next week.
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