Check out the new HVLP (high volume low pressure) paint spray gun
from Harbor Freight. Just right for hobbying. It has a 4 oz. cup, and
interchangeable nozzles lets you shoot any type of paint. Get the nice
filter/regulator to go with it, and your next paint job will be a snap.

Required air pressure: 50 psi
Air consumption: 2.1-3.2 CFM

FBD.

Been eyeballing that rascal. So, I visited the store and noticed HF has a couple different models of these detail guns. Some of them are made in China and some are made in Taiwan. Just in case anyone has a preference , it might be a good idea to check country of origin.

CHECK OUT THIS BAD BOY! INTERCHANGABLE HEADS!

"Click on picture for full size" Yea, Right!
Theyre smaller than the pics on the post!! LOL...

I've tried to use several $39 "import" detail guns over the years and every one of them has ended up in the trash can after it destroyed a paint job. (Maybe not the first on, but eventually it will) Spend the $ right up front and get the Binks detail gun. Take care of it and it will be the last gun you ever buy. I can't speak for anyone else, but in my case, you really do get what you pay for...

I don't intend to cause a fuss here, but it seems to me that
depending on what material your spraying sort of drives the
equipment thats required.

Example;
I spray latex and get excellent results
with a cheap single action Badger.

Regards
Roby

KrossK,
I'm in the market for a good Binks or DeVilbiss gun. Which model Binks Detail gun did you get? Is it a Gravity feed HVLP? And, can you get rebuild parts for it?

Thanks,

Bob

I use a very similar gun sold at menards for $25 (No regulator). It has worked well for me.

Once you try a Sata gun you'll never go back..

Those HVLP Harbour Freight jobs are great for primer, beyond that forget it.

Well....I don't know about that. I painted the blue on my hot rod with a Harbor
Freight $15.00 detail gun. It comes down to thinning the paint correctly, adjusting
the gun correctly, and the operators technique applying the paint.

FBD.

Nice ride, Flyboy...

Does she have a sister?

Beautiful rod. Would love one of my own someday.

Bob

Thanks, Bob.....no, sorry.....It's a one of a kind.

I really did paint it with this inexpensive gun, the round water trap, and the little
regulator was another 10 bucks.

FBD.

I've been in the paint business 32 years. Perfect gun right now would be IWATA 300 GRAVITY but at $350 I don't think you guys will run out and get one. Get a small gravity feed HVLP touch up gun and you will never use the BINKS like touch up gun again....

Question about the HVLP's.
Stands for High Volume Low Pressure right?
15 years or so ago when I started restoring the Cub in my Avitar they were just starting to be talked about in Sport Aviation...the EAA magazine. Folks talked about them as though they were the second coming but the system was very expensive. If I recall correctly it wasn't only a type of gun but the "compressor" itself was part of it's success. They actually warmed the air some.
Have they changed since then and now you can use a standard compressor?
Thanks!
JLK

Yes, they use standard compressors. Just be sure it has enough volume and that you filter and regulate the air going into the gun.

I have a question about filters to use when spraying latex paint. Do I need to have a filter in the air line? There are several options out there and I don't know the best option to go with. I also don't want to spend more than what is needed on a filter. Here are some of the options I have been looking at:

OIL/WATER SEPARATOR http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43764

HUSKY 1/4 In. Air Compressor Filter http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS....jsp?pn=169654

AIR FILTER/REGULATOR UNIT http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=1118

AIR FILTER/REGULATOR http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42035

125 PSI FRL AIR REGULATOR http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45009

Obviously with the FRL units I would not put oil in them.

What do you guys use/recommend?

Does noone have any advice to offer on a filter?

The answer is yes, you always need a filter/trap in line when you are spray
painting. This small round one from Harbor Freight is the smallest, cheapest
one on the market....around 5 bucks.

FBD.