[Midnight68]

Ok I am painting my engine compartment. I need some advice on a spray gun here are the two I have looked at and are in my price range.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...?storeId=6970&productId=200319463&R=200319463
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43430

Anyone have any experience or advice on either?

Next question, do I need to clean out my gun between laying down the 2 or 3 coats that I lay down.

Thanks for the help

 

[69-Z11Pacer]

Ok I am painting my engine compartment. I need some advice on a spray gun here are the two I have looked at and are in my price range.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...?storeId=6970&productId=200319463&R=200319463
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43430

Anyone have any experience or advice on either?

Next question, do I need to clean out my gun between laying down the 2 or 3 coats that I lay down.

Thanks for the help

I haven't used either of those guns, So I can't comment on those.

You don't have to clean the gun between coats if you are spraying the same stuff in a reasonable amount of time (basically the 'POT LIFE' of the paint).

 

[AlexFolino]

Just remember preparation is key and you should be good to go. As my boss at work tells me (hardwood floors) "You can never be to clean my boy!"

 

[CDJr]

Personally, Id pass on those 2 guns cuz for the same price or maybe a few dollars more, you can get an Astro LVLP gun and it doesnt use near the air those HVLPs will use and is most likely a far superior gun, quality-wise. I havent used those two, but I did just get an Astro and its the best gun for the dollar IMO :thumbsup:

 

[SixtyAte]

Yep...

Cheap guns are ok for primer but finish coats require a better gun and that is important !

Kev

 

[bil1024]

I used the harbor frieght one, but only for primer. Was not good with the base coat, ended up getting a better gun

 

[csmoyer26]

I used the HF gun for primer also. Didn't have many problems with it but I wouldn't use if for BC/CC.

 

[Ghostbuster]

Hey Midnight68..
I bought the same gun from HFT..(on sale w/ coupon for $19).
It was a good starter gun to learn on, but the cup and the orifice were too small for most parts. (narrow spray pattern).

I ended up getting a Valspar kit from Painters Supply on Hampden & Sante Fe. (not professional grade, but it worked ok)
3 different size guns for $149..
I used a 1.7 orifice for primer and sandable sealer.
I used a 1.0 orifice for BC/CC..

I no longer need my (5) spray guns, and would be willing to sell some of them if you're interested.
I live in Littleton, but work in Lakewood, (6th & Simms)..
Send me a PM if you want to check/try them out..
Are you going to cruise Burger King on Jewel tonight? (I can meet you there around 6:30pm tonight..)