Does anyone on here do auto body work???

[Smok3o3]

Just wondering when buying a paint gun how does each gun compare to each other in best to worst and what I need to look for in buying a good paint gun??

 

[Zoodiver]

How much painting are you going to be doing? If you're just looking to shoot a few things, I'd get something a step up from entry level and learn with it. Gun preference will vary by the guy (or girl) holding it. I'm not a big fan of fancy guns - anything that give an even band and gravity feed with adjustable air works for me. But then again most of what I do will be from track cars, not show cars... and doesn't need to be perfect mirror finish.

 

[Smok3o3]

It's going to be for a job with a few cars and prob more later on. What kind of specs can you compare the guns through? I looked up snap on paint guns and they sell guns at walmart home depot??? Recommend any??

 

[Knowdafish]

Most paint jobs (at least in CA) where HVLP (High Velocity, Low Pressure) guns are mandated , rely more on a good buffer, than a good gun!

 

[TStephens]

I paint and do the body work on 8-10 racecars every year and the gun below is similar to what ive been using the past 2 years.

 

[dscort]

i use an astro hvlp. they run about $100 and i love it. ive sprayed a few flame jobs and blended silvers and light blues w/ it. used it on a couple pearls too. not a bad gun for the money. my buddies devilbiss gti is a awesome gun but alot more $$. better atomization for the high metallics. i usually clear w/ my astro if i use the gti.

if you want a siphon feed gun you cant go wrong w/ a devilbiss jga. not a hvlp but a damn good gun.