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Inno 12-12-2012 20:57:04 70.49.136.91 Report to Moderator	I have the HF "purple gun" set with the big gun and the small one for touch ups. The large gun comes with 2 different tips, one for primer, one for paint and clear. I use a 30 gal Craftsman direct drive oil-less compressor which seems to do ok although even it is a little small for big jobs (like a whole truck). I bought some disposable inline filters to keep moisture out of my gun and went for it. This is my first attempt at painting anything big. That was in April of 2011. It has since had all the body moldings and decals put back on. For a first try I think it came out ok. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it a certain way or with certain tools. Prep is HUGE, taking the time to learn a bit before you start is big and practice practice practice! BTW, the paint is Martin Senor Crossfire two stage from Napa. [Reply]   [No Email]
MO8N4ME 12-13-2012 09:55:35 72.172.196.40 Report to Moderator	Re: Which paint gun should I buy? in reply to Inno, 12-12-2012 20:57:04   Looks really nice. I love it when a person can turn out quality in less than ideal situations. It looks to me that you went about it the right way. Good job! My opinion on the oil-less compressor was just my experience. What ever works for someone else is great. Really my post above was just my opinion...I think some times we go overboard buying materials and equipment, thinking that is how you get quality. It really is about prep work and the guy behind the paint gun. Sata guns are great, I used to own one, but really that kind of precision is mainly for the pro that needs dependability time and time again. I used to think the same thing about the old Binks #7, but when times and materials change, you need to change the equipment. I've seen differant painters use the same equipment in a pressurized downdraft booth. One painter will paint a car without more than 1 speck of dirt in it. The other painters paint job will be full of dirt. Same gun, same high dollar spray booth. One job is washed and sent out the door, the other requires a day of sanding and buffing to be able to sell the job. Its all about care and pride...plus what are we 'shooting' for here. Are we painting a 1963 Ford Galaxie for a SEMA show or a '55 860 that's going out to bush hog the back 40. My 2. :) [Reply]  [No Email]