Spray Gun Recommendations

Al2O3 · Jun 7, 2014

Inspired by Aaron's painting

and motivated by the amount of money I've so far spent on the rebuild

I'm contemplating painting the panels myself.

What make/model of spray gun would you recommend?

Chris W · Jun 7, 2014

get a gravity gun rather than a suction gun

generaldogsbody · Jun 7, 2014

You get what you pay's for.Devilbiss for me,for the top coats that is.You can pick up some cheap H.V.L.P high volume low pressure guns up nowadays.Thease cheap guns are great for primer,but a devilbiss will give you a decent coat of colour.

generaldogsbody · Jun 7, 2014

Al203 said:
Inspired by Aaron's painting and motivated by the amount of money I've so far spent on the rebuild I'm contemplating painting the panels myself.

What make/model of spray gun would you recommend?

Preperation is 95 percent of the job.Spray Painting Tutorial

aaronmorris · Jun 7, 2014

I tried a cheapo hvlp but couldn't get on with it. But from what I've read they can be a bit hit and miss as to what you get.

So I bought a devilbiss flg 5. Done a few with it now and happy with the results, It's my compressor that lets me down

Al2O3 · Jun 8, 2014

Thanks for the advice gents. I'll investigate the Devilbiss ones. Great link to paint tutorial. Cheers

Al2O3 · Jun 16, 2014

Aaron, I've seen the Flg5 for £93. It's described as a budget spay gun. If I paid more, would I just be paying for the name rather than function?

Thor1950 · Jun 16, 2014

Al2O3 said:
Aaron, I've seen the Flg5 for £93. It's described as a budget spay gun. If I paid more, would I just be paying for the name rather than function?

pay more= quality. But spraying depends on air quality, a water separator is a must

aaronmorris · Jun 16, 2014

Al2O3 said:
Aaron, I've seen the Flg5 for £93. It's described as a budget spay gun. If I paid more, would I just be paying for the name rather than function?

They describe it as a budget gun because it's one of their cheaper ones. (bare In mind they do £300+ guns)
Of course the more you pay the better they are but it isn't going to be perfect doing it in your yard anyway.

My opinion is that the flg5 is good enough for what you want without breaking the bank, And it's a big step up from the budget guns that are £20 ish.

Al2O3 · Jun 16, 2014

Yeah, you are probably right. If I do it myself the location and my lack of skill will be the more limiting factors.

aaronmorris · Jun 17, 2014

Al2O3 said:
Yeah, you are probably right. If I do it myself the location and my lack of skill will be the more limiting factors.

Exactly

That's why I bought it, Kind of middle of the range.

generaldogsbody · Jun 17, 2014

I have to do my paintwork outside,down fall is the right weather.Idealy you want 17 degrees,little or no wind,and low humidity,we dont get many of those days.and better in the morning before it gets to warm,theres nowt worse than a big f off fly in the middle of your nice new panel.

Al2O3 · Jun 18, 2014

I've got a big family tent that we don't use any more. The plan is to put up the tent inner and spray in there. Good ventilation, keep the wind from blowing dust etc, keep flies off. Wife's idea

Still trying to build the bottle to go for it though :behindsofa:

generaldogsbody · Jun 18, 2014

Al2O3 said:
I've got a big family tent that we don't use any more. The plan is to put up the tent inner and spray in there. Good ventilation, keep the wind from blowing dust etc, keep flies off. Wife's idea
Still trying to build the bottle to go for it though :behindsofa:

That's a good idea,if i had the space i would get an army landrover tent.They would make a sprey booth.PS dont forget,you'd need an extracter fan,and breathing equipment,more so if using 2pack.

aaronmorris · Jun 18, 2014

My spray booth

Works well and keeps most of the **** out.

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generaldogsbody · Jun 18, 2014

aaronmorris said:
My spray booth

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Yes,something like that,so wish i had the room.

aaronmorris · Jun 18, 2014

generaldogsbody said:
Yes,something like that,so wish i had the room.

Don't use it myself anymore, Neighbours complained about paint smell.
So did it in the garage and they still complained, Cant f*cking win

Al2O3 · Jun 18, 2014

You crafty bugger

I thought you did all your spraying in the garage. That looks mint.

Aaron, did you take note of what GDB said about 2pack! I can remember, somewhere, you saying you didn't use a mask

aaronmorris · Jun 18, 2014

Al2O3 said:
You crafty bugger

I thought you did all your spraying in the garage. That looks mint.

Aaron, did you take note of what GDB said about 2pack! I can remember, somewhere, you saying you didn't use a mask

Nope, I did my first paint job in it (brothers 90)
Last 90 I had got painted in it, Then the neighbours complained. (That was last summer)
So this year when I rebuilt the blue one I thought I'd paint in the garage as their should be a few less gaps for the paint to come out of.
And as you know, They complained.
Might as well have done it in the gazebo as I much prefer it.
More light so I can see what I'm doing for a start. One tiny window in the garage is crap to say the least.
Plus the fact that it's bigger than the garage.

Oh and GDB?
I know 2k is bad stuff, No I rarely wear a mask, But I'll be reet.

Al2O3 · Jun 18, 2014

Thought I'd abbreviate GeneralDogsBody to GDB. It's a lot to type

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