gravity feed vs suction feed spray gun

[matches]

i'm wondering if anyone can tell me some of the pro's and cons on both types of spray guns as i don't really know about them. i'm wanting to spray acrylic if thats any help and will be spraying both metallic and solid colours, any help would be great. L&K

[Nekro63]

Gravity. And keep it clean.

[Devilrod]

Also don't mix it in the pot, get a container to mix in.

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cool, thanks guys. why gravity feed? is it easier? does it give a better/deeper finish? i know, i'm sounding really dumb, but better to ask than stuff it up.

[Finny]

I have only used a suction gun before, and had no problems.

Doesn't gravity have an open top More likely to drip if doing roof's, etc. Or I could be totally wrong on that one

[Malcolm]

Gravity is the way to go.
As far a painting a roof goes you dont have a pot hanging down to drag across the roof when painting
Never had any problems with dripping
Just buy a good brand

[matches]

thanks i think i'll be going investing in a gravity fed gun,
what nozzle size should i have for acrylic?
would it be different for metallic?

[Devilrod]

IDoesn't gravity have an open top More likely to drip if doing roof's, etc. Or I could be totally wrong on that one

Nup has a lid. As for size from my piss poor memory I think it was 1.8mm for acrylic top coats and 2.0mm and up for putty/primers. But I could be wrong it was a while ago I was told this.

[matches]

cool, thanks for the help! i love this forum, i have a car related problem... i come here, post it, and someone who knows alot more about it than me comes to the rescue. thanks
L&K

[Devilrod]

I'd wait till somone confirms the sizes before rushing out and buying. Nekro you be the painter correct me if I'm wrong, Craig told me but I think the fumes erased some memories

[Nekro63]

Paint and alcohol maybe devilrod...!

Acrylic tip size, dunno, i dont use it but I have a 1.4mm and thats fine for metallics and clear so it would be fine for acrylic. If you wanna spray primer, go bigger like 1.8 or 2... my flake gun I think is 2.5, which would also be able to take polyester.

Gun I use is an Iwata W400. Might be a bit pricey if you just want to muck around but have a look on ebay and let us know before you make a purchase.

[king05]

G'day matches, i have a Sata Jet 90 gravity fed spraygun for sale at the moment, was going to ebay it but if your interested i'll wait, Sata is one of the best brands you can buy, when new was $650 this gun was used in a one man workshop for about 2 years so only got used bout two to three times a week if that, it has a 1.3 tip and lays the clear down like glass , is in excellent condition.
Price is $250 plus postage
when i figure out how to post a pic i will
King05

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i'm currently looking at a workquip gravity fed gun, it comes with 1.4, 1.8 and 2.5 nozzle sets. it has a 600ml can. any opinions? i don't have much money so i can't afford alot..... damn centrelink

[t950cat]

I just bought a workquip gravity fed gun with the nozzles you metioned and also a stand from my local auto paint supplier for $100 and its a ripper.
Tony

[matches]

cool, thanks cat. my dads mate at his local paint shop sells that set up for that money and he said he's sold heaps and not had any problems with them. he even bought one himself. he usually uses iwata guns but he said for the money this setup is great. well i know what i'll be buying now. thanks for all the help and i'll let you all know how i go.
L&K