[cobra2411]

I'm looking for a detail gun with a 0.8 or 1.0 needle. HVLP and I'm looking to spend around $50 - $100 on it. Anyone have any suggestions? It's going to be a gift for my cousin for helping with my Chevelle (I know I missed christmas... didn't have the $$$).

He's started doing more panel work for a local used car dealer. He's using a bigger gun with a 1.4 needle and thinks that a detail gun would be better, especially for the clear coat. A 1.0 tip should reduce orange peal right? That would cut down on his wet sanding time.

I'd like to only spend like $50, but it will get used alot so I don't mind spending more if it's really worth it... I know sometimes you get what you pay for, but I also know there are gems out there for a good price...

I found a Sharpe Finex gun for $90, Model FX100. Is that a good gun?

Thanks,
David

 

[136679ss]

why not just find out what he's using, and buy a tip? Any good gun you can change a tip on. JN

 

[JohnC]

I've heard good things in general about cheapo, knock-off guns. Even Harbor Freight and flea market guns. You can get good guns for much less than $100. On various message boards I've heard experienced painters using the Harbor Freight guns and being impressed. Not quite a Sata, but $75 vs $400. I think Autobodystore.com has had a pretty good message board. I use an Astro HVLP (full size gun, not touchup) and have gotten great results. It was just over $100.

 

[tommy411]

what johnC said I saw vapor brand at my local auto paint store then saw them for far less at midway auto supply .com they said they had good feedback on them they look pretty decent.

 

[pist0lpete]

I've got a Devilbiss detail gun and I like it but as for pricing im not really sure because i bought it in a package with a clear and primer gun and at a student discount as well.