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spray gun for primer

Body work and Paint Q & A
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tenfrontier   +1y
What would be a good spray gun for primer? I would like a gun that is fairly inexspensive and of reasonable quality. Thanks in advance.
lownism0   +1y
I use a devilbiss finishline with a 1.8 tip for primer. It was alittle over a hundred dollars and will lay down some smooooothe primer.
tenfrontier   +1y
Thanks man, I will look into it.
MashNSwitches   +1y
I would get something with a 1.3 tip tho. I got a sata 90 that i found layin around at my old mans shop with a 1.4 that sprays like a hose. I perfer a 1.3 tip if you get a gun.
lownism0   +1y
for primer you want a bigger tip so it puts out more material so you have something to block.
S10drggn2   +1y
Go To Wal-Mart, They Have Good Prices
slammedcivicsi   +1y
I spray with a Sata KLC HVLP, its got a 1.7 tip and I like it.

Big coin, for the gun, but its got some nice build, and has minimal overspray, so if your working at home you wont get your tools covered in crap.

-Brad
Severed701   +1y
yeah the sata klc is a really good gun..u can ebay one for about 175 or less...and about the tip size..just because u got a big tip and it moves alotta material dont mean that its better...high solids material..ESPECIALLY primer..needs to be broken up and atomized or you will get poor rusults down the road..with primer if its not atomized right the droplets come out too big and they lay over your sand scratches and eventually soak in making your paintjob look like poo....go with a 1.3 or 1.4 tip...with VOC laws gettin worse the solids content will keep going up and your gonna see the need for smaller tips yet...
MashNSwitches   +1y
I have been using a 1.3 or a 1.4 for over a year and i have had no problems. I like the 1.4 better if im priming or sealing in a prep station or booth. But if i need to keep the air pressure down then the 1.3 is a lot better. I couldnt imagine using anything bigger then a 1.4 to prime a small spot or if its half a door.
tenfrontier   +1y
Thank you everyone for your input. I will be spraying at my dad's garage. I am beginning the filler work on the truck, and I figured it was about time to buy some high build primer and a spray gun. I just plan on spraying the primer. I will take the truck to a shop for the top coat and clear coat. While we are on the subject, What would be a good dtm high build primer? I would also like to keep the cost of the gun as close to $100 as possible.