I am currently using a HVLP gun from Harbor Freight. I can do pretty good with it I have painted a couple of cars and some motorcycle parts. I always seem to have to do a lot of color sanding and buffing to get that REALLY GOOD flat shine to it

I have been looking at the SATA guns And am wondering if they are really worth the big dollar for better atomization and application of the paint so I could cut down on the post paint work

And yes I have tried to adjust the gun in various ways to improve the spray job

Any Input is Welcome

Mike

Hi Mike,Martnsr has a great explanation of setting up your paint gun in his basics of basics series.I have been painting cars professionaly for 17 years and can still learn a thing or two.Honestly I think you get what you pay for when it comes to paint guns.I have a sata jet rp that I really love,I just don't have to work that hard to get a nice result.I have always been a believer that a good painter can do a nice job with any gun but some are easier to use than others.It is all about how the gun atomizes the material.The harbour freight gun is based on the old sata nr 95,which is one of the first hvlp guns and the technology is a little outdated.The sata nr 2000 is the new hvlp version and it is a very nice gun.Then there are the compliant guns which are like the old convetional spray guns with speed and better atomization.The best thing about these hybird guns is the use a lower air pressure and they save you a bit on materials,not as much as hvlp but prtty close.You could write paragraps about spray guns,but I hope this helps you. graemlins/beers.gif

Thanks for the reply
I have read Martinsr basics, over and over, they are great learning tools for any skill level.
I will more tha likley spring for the SATA Jet 2000 standard before I paint my elky

Thanks again
Mike