Paint gun suggestions

[Fordfool]

Hey guys, I am going to buy a paint gun to do some painting on my truck and was wondering what guns you used or suggest purchasing. I wanna both primer and finish paint with the gun (hopefully). Thanks

[FORDification]

For the backyard painter, especially those who only do this once or twice and can't afford or justify the high-dollar guns, you can't beat the Devilbiss FinishLine pieces. I occasionally frequent the body-shop forums and this seems to be a popular recommendation.

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Of course, you DO have to have an air compressor capable of handling the air requirements, as with any gun.

[crazyace99million]

do any of you guys know if there are places that rent paint studios out?, just in general, not necessarily in your area or mine. just interested

[hardtailjohn]

Fordfool, go on eBay and look... I just saw a pretty new Walcom GEO gun on there for about $150... I paid over $750 for the one I have. You can get some really good deals there sometimes.
I've always been amazed at how people will spend thousands of dollars on a pickup or car and then not spend a few hundred to get a good paintgun that will help them do a good job on what everyone sees first!
John H.

[cdeal28078]

I painted my truck(first paint job) with a $100 crafstman HVLP gun)
I get complimanets on it so it must be OK.
I also have a $100 Porter Cable HVLP gun I mainly use for spraying Poly or Laquer on my wood working projetcs. I build cabinets in my backyard shop for a living.
Both do a good job.
Clint

[ROADRUNNER]

SATA Jet90... the choice of most pros.
It's a gravity feed high pressure-if you're after results an HVLP is lacking, although a Geo is one of the better units available, and they do save paint, but are not very forgiving when it comes down to laying down a wet coat without runs.
A high pressure gun shoots metallics with less mottling. and breaks up clear better.