What paint gun do you guys recomend for a beginner?

BlueOvalStangGT

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I’m looking around on http://www.autobodystore.com/ and I’m trying to find a gun. I already have a gun for primer, now I need one for base coat and clear coat. I am looking to spend around $150 if the gun is worth it. What do you guys recommend?

 

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How big of an air compressor do you have? A 5 HP unit with a 60 gallon tank is probably the minimum for any kind of high quality, continous duty paint application.

 

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As mentioned above, air compressor size is important. SCFM rating is important. Most guns you buy will have the SCFM requirement listed.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/...CT&iMainCat=1339&iSubCat=1354&iProductID=1877


The Finish line guns from Devilbiss are pretty good. see link above. Mine is similar to that gun. Works great.

**EDIT: Wrong link

 

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devilbliss or sata

dont scimp on a gun, only buy the best or your throwing away money

also buy a seperate gun for primer, this one can be a junker 50$ gun, sence your blocking it out anyway

 

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My Dad won't use any other than devilbliss for paint...........For primer whatever you can get a good deal on...But not a dollar store gun get a decent one

 

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We have a craftsmen gun, brand new in box that I plan on using for the primer. My compressor is a 25 gallon, 5hp, but we have a 10 gallon tank we are hooking up to it as well.