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Need Advice - Spray Painting

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TomTX

09-18-2005 09:03:34




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Need to paint some old implements, baler, steel fence, etc. Have compressor that will run anywhere off my Miller Bobcat 225NT, want to buy regular siphon feed spray gun and cup. Seen them from $30 to over $300. Seen Campbell Hausfeld DH-6500 for $45 at Lowes, DH-7500 for $58 plus shipping, and PH-7110 for $124 including shipping. Seen that Home Depot sells Husky for about $45. What brand do you use? How much would you plan on spending? Tips and advice appreciated. Tom

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devildawg(tx)

09-20-2005 00:04:56




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 Re: Need Advice - Spray Painting in reply to TomTX, 09-18-2005 09:03:34  
I've had great experiences with the guns i've got at harbor freight(central pneumatic). For what you're describing a "cheap gun" would more than be adequate. If you're going to be spraying an oil based paint(fence, implements, etc.) make sure you get at least a 1.6mm needle and nozzle. These paints tend to plug up the fine finish set- ups.



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CNKS

09-18-2005 14:03:52




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 Re: Need Advice - Spray Painting in reply to TomTX, 09-18-2005 09:03:34  
There is no advantage to a siphon feed gun for a person who has not painted. Gravity feed HVLP is better for a non-experienced painter. This is not necessarily true for a person with a lot of experience. The different technique of HVLP-gravity takes some getting used to for those used to siphon feed. You won't know the difference. Buy quality paint -- TSC, Van Sickle, etc are not.



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Rustyj14

09-18-2005 14:02:13




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 Re: Need Advice - Spray Painting in reply to TomTX, 09-18-2005 09:03:34  
I did auto painting for years, and always used the cheap Binks copies that i purchased at either the auto paint supply store, or at the local flea markets! Those cheapie guns had interchangeable parts with Binks! My paint jobs came out looking like factory finish! now, the "purists" in this column might take me to task about the above statement, but feel free to come see my paint gun stock! They won"t find a Binks or DeVilbiss anywhere in my shop! it usually isn"t how much you pay for the spray gun, its how good you are at using it! another thing, those spray guns sold by Sears aren"t very good, except for spraying engine oil under yer truck for rust prevention! Rustyj

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ntmcj

09-19-2005 09:21:08




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 Re: Need Advice - Spray Painting in reply to Rustyj14, 09-18-2005 14:02:13  
I have a Binks #7 knockoff I bought from Big Lots 4 or five years ago for $19. The only complaint about it is the cup on it is cheap. But it is fine for what I use it for. One thing I do is after a thorough cleaning is oil the gun completely. It keeps the seals from drying out and any paint residue I missed, it keeps it from gumming up. If you can find throat seal oil for airless sprayers, it works great. I just wash it and run thinner thru it before I use it.

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Gene Davis (Ga.)

09-18-2005 17:46:18




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 Re: Need Advice - Spray Painting in reply to Rustyj14, 09-18-2005 14:02:13  
Hey Rusty: I have got a Binks #7 that the mining company I worked for threw away 30 years ago because it wouldn't spray. Cleaned it with epoxy thinner and replaced the fluid needle with a needle from a Sunnen which is a cheap knock off copy of the Binks and have been using it maybe once a year or so for the last 30 years. It is such a good copy of the binks that you have to see the name to tell the difference. NAPA store here used to sell them before it went belly-up.

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RustyFarmall

09-18-2005 11:46:12




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 Re: Need Advice - Spray Painting in reply to TomTX, 09-18-2005 09:03:34  
The least expensive siphon feed gun you can buy will do just fine for what you want. You may even want to try painting a tractor and you might just be surprised at the good results you will get with a cheap gun. I have found that the Van-Sickle brand paint available at most farm supply stores does not need to be thinned for most applications, you can use it straight out of the can. If you do want to thin it, mineral spirits is recommended, also for cleaning the gun when done. The downside to this paint is that it is not always quite the correct color, and doesn't always hold up well when exposed to weather, has a tendency to fade.

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old

09-18-2005 12:09:41




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 Re: Need Advice - Spray Painting in reply to RustyFarmall, 09-18-2005 11:46:12  
I agree on the van-sickle paint, just painted one and it will be the only time I use that paint on any thing. I've had nothing but problems from that paint and if I had a couple weeks more I'd start over on the tractor but its going to a show in Thursday so I guess I'll just live with it for now.



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Richard H.

09-18-2005 09:34:42




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 Re: Need Advice - Spray Painting in reply to TomTX, 09-18-2005 09:03:34  
Everything Old say"s plus for that type of painting I would use a gravity fed gun. Siphon guns can become quite a hassle when it comes to getting the paint thin enough to flow well. My favorite all around the place, barn painting, tire-fluid filling etc. is my contractor size airless sprayer (2000 lbs,) the wife drug home from a garage sale. What a gal! Richard



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old

09-18-2005 09:12:21




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 Re: Need Advice - Spray Painting in reply to TomTX, 09-18-2005 09:03:34  
I use one I got at Lowe's. Cost somewhere around $50 in a set with a big and small gun, works good for my needs and it has painted a few tractors. Biggest thing is clean clean and clean. Always clean the gun up quickly after you stop painting and keep it that way.



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