Cheap but decent spray gun

1. Hpi_matrix Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Hertford/Derby Posts: 1272 MG BGT, AX Gti

   #1 23rd March 2009, 16:31

   Iv got a compressor with a 25L tanks and can put out 7cfm. Whats the best sort of spray gun I could buy for it in the sub £50 bracket?
2. gav1513 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Cosby, Leicester Posts: 1345 1971 Mini clubman saloon 2003 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #2 23rd March 2009, 16:46

   i think clarke would do one that would be of decent quality, but obv im no expert
3. Mieran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Newcastle Posts: 6719

   #3 23rd March 2009, 17:13

   DeVilbiss make good equipment but not sure if they sell them for low as £50, machine mart also have a selection of spray guns.
4. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #4 23rd March 2009, 17:31

   devilbiss are the ferrari of guns they cost big buts
   
   search hvlp guns on ebay they are good yet cheap
5. Mieran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Newcastle Posts: 6719

   #5 23rd March 2009, 17:39

   You can get a DeVilbiss for less than £100. There are different models and the the higher spec'd ones (e.g. GTI PRO) they do obviously sell for more.
   
   I would also get a gravity fed one if I was you.
6. blackvtr08 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 188

   #6 23rd March 2009, 17:47

   What will you be using it for? solvent base coat, water base coat, primer, clear,direct gloss? 1 pack paints or two pack?
7. Hpi_matrix Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Hertford/Derby Posts: 1272 MG BGT, AX Gti

   #7 24th March 2009, 17:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by blackvtr08 What will you be using it for? solvent base coat, water base coat, primer, clear,direct gloss? 1 pack paints or two pack?

   Im not really sure, probably a bit of everything. My MGB needs touch ups and that uses cellulose, what type of paint do modern cars have? And theres always something that needs to be primered
8. blackvtr08 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 188

   #8 24th March 2009, 19:10

   I think some places can still get cellulose, but now we use water based base coats and a two pack compliant clear. If its straight colour you can get two pack direct gloss. If you want to use the gun for everything i would go for a devilbiss FLG with a 1.3/1.4 set-up. This is what i use at home, and i use mine for everything but obviously you will need to move the fluid needle back and forth when painting different paints to suit. But at work i use devilbiss GTI's, one for each type paint(costs alot to buy a few though) and i also use a digital sata but cant get on with it so will be selling it soon.
9. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #9 24th March 2009, 20:44

   I get my spray guns from snap on,but they dont come cheap.......
10. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

    #10 24th March 2009, 20:52

    I got decent results from a Clarke one, but that was spraying two-pack. Took me a while to set it up, but once it was how I wanted it the finish was good enough.
11. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #11 24th March 2009, 20:52

    i bought one from machine mart for £30 and it gives a really good finish for the money mate.
12. boarer2004 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 Brighton, East Sussex Posts: 3577 saxo 1.4 westcoast, vts

    #12 24th March 2009, 20:53

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DeVilbiss-spra...ayphotohosting
13. Hpi_matrix Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Hertford/Derby Posts: 1272 MG BGT, AX Gti

    #13 24th March 2009, 22:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by boarer2004 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DeVilbiss-spra...ayphotohosting

    Il keep an eye on that but I think it will go over my budget, im not looking for a concourse finish just something as good as a spray can really.
14. Hpi_matrix Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Hertford/Derby Posts: 1272 MG BGT, AX Gti

    #14 24th March 2009, 22:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by J222JRA i bought one from machine mart for £30 and it gives a really good finish for the money mate.

    I think il probably end up getting something a long these lines, did you get this one :
    http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...nt-air-brushes
15. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #15 26th March 2009, 19:36

    yes mate that exact one. Sorry for the delayed reply.
16. jware92 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Colwyn Bay/Southend Posts: 608 Mk2 vts VXR engined astra

    #16 26th March 2009, 21:07

    MAKE SURE IT HAS A 1.8MM AIR CAP ASSEMBLY!
    sata is the best to get...not cheap tho
    better that devilbiss in my expereince