1989 Camaro
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Car: 1989 Camaro RS
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1989 Camaro
Hi I am re-doing my whole camaro starting with sanding down the whole thing to the metal. I'm looking for a decent spray paint gun, I was told by a paint professional to get an HVLP spray gun with a 1.3 tip or 1.4 but I don't seem to remember if he said if I should or if I shouldn't get one that's gravity fed. Can anyone help me out thats' painted their car before with suggesting a gun? My price ranged is probably on going to be up to $150 for a gun since I've already invested over a grand into the car.
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From: Rustfree Gilbert Arizona
Car: 1989 IROC
Engine: 305TPI
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Re: 1989 Camaro
Seriously
The Purple harbor freight HVLP gun is so much better then any of my old Sharp suction guns it's not even funny.
I know I'm starting a fight here but just spend $20 on the purple gun and keep it clean. You wont be sorry.
The Purple harbor freight HVLP gun is so much better then any of my old Sharp suction guns it's not even funny.
I know I'm starting a fight here but just spend $20 on the purple gun and keep it clean. You wont be sorry.
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Re: 1989 Camaro
Grab two from Harbor Freight. One HVLP gravity fed with a 1.7-2.0 tip for primer and one with a 1.3-1.4 for paint.
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Re: 1989 Camaro
the good one runs in the $40-60 range, depending if it's on sale. still a great price. It's a bit of an air hog though, one shouldn't expect to use it for overall painting with a small compressor
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I have a very large compressor so that shouldnt be a problem haha. But I heard all harbor freight paint guns were just throw-aways?
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Re: 1989 Camaro
most people that give it an honest try say it's pretty good. I sprayed with it once, and it was ok, but the next time I'm going to open up the air control all the way, I didn't get the atomization I needed, but i'm not going to blame the gun for that
. three are other good guns to consider for under $100 too. The gunsa gun is one of them. also look at the finishline 3.
. three are other good guns to consider for under $100 too. The gunsa gun is one of them. also look at the finishline 3.
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Alright I will thanks. I'll make a trip out there after the weekend probably and let you know what I decide to get.
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