Best gun for Primer filler / sealer & Epoxy Primer?

What gun gives the best results for Primer filler, Primer Sealer and Epoxy Primer?

I have read some review and watched YouTube videos that say the Sata 100 B F RP is good , and so to the Iwata W400 Bellaria.
Sata has on their webstie the 1500 Solv recommended for Primer.

Is there any advantage of going with the 1500 Solv over the 100 B F RP?
Anyone tried both the W400 Bellaria and the Sata Primer guns ?

Tonight I got to spray a complete with the new Iwata W400 LV WBX 1.8 primer gun. Pretty good performance from the gun and the latest batch of 6520-1 is laying down better than ever. I have no clue what pricing will be in the US for this gun but definitely worth a look, specially as a sealer gun with a 1.3 tip.
 

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I have not heard of an LPH440. If you are referring to an LPH400 I have used one regularly with a 1.4 tip. It does well.

John
 
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I should not have replied, not knowing the facts Ironman. The LPH440 is a new gun, according to Iwata, specifically designed for primer. Iwata offers fluid nozzles from 1.4 through 2.5 according to the parts list for the gun on their web site.

I realize none of this answers your question but I wanted to clear up any confusion about the gun I may have caused.

John
 
No problem I appreciate the info I am new to applying epoxy and I would like to obtain a versatile gun to apply epoxy on a vette and then eventually apply the balance of the paint because I can’t justify $20-25k estimates to have it done at a shop
 
From the website:
LPH440

The new LPH440 Primer gravity feed HVLP spray gun designed specifically for spraying primers, sealers and fillers. The sharp edged spray pattern of the LPH440 creates optimal overlap increasing working speed. The LPH440’s fine soft atomization helps to minimize over spray, reduce sanding time and increase working speed.

After reading all this I'm now even more confused. I see , LP, HVLP, hybrids and gravity verses pressure cup. Based on the description for the 440 it appears to be suited to a specific purpose as opposed to being versitile. Is this the correct conclusion? If so, are there guns suitable for SPI epoxy and top coats?
 
The Devilbiss Pro-lite is a good all-round gun. Comes with several configurations. Good for primer to clear.
 
i shoot sealer with my lph400 . heavy primer i use a 40 dollar vaper 2.3 . no gun is going to shoot all .
 
is this the model you are suggesting? With which cap, HVLP or HE1576855276512.png?
SRi ProLite Micro Spray Gun
Air Caps
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HV5 Air Cap (HVLP)

Primers, base coats, clearcoats, single stage, and low VOC

Inlet Pressure: 29 PSI Inlet

Air Flow: 4.8 CFM

Tips: 0.6mm

MC1 Air Cap (HE)

Base coats, clearcoats, primers, single stage, and low VOC

Inlet Pressure: 14.5 PSI Inlet

Air Flow: 1.8 CFM

Tips: 0.6mm
 
Shine are you suggesting a 40 dollar vaper 2.3 for the epoxy and a better gun for the balance?
 
I see there is a tekna prolite also

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Shine are you suggesting a 40 dollar vaper 2.3 for the epoxy and a better gun for the balance?
He uses the 2.3 for poly primer. Epoxy you want to use something with a 1.4 tip. Bigger tips (1.5,1.6) will work too but easier to apply it way too heavily if you are a novice.
 
ok... so the Tekne prolite for everything but the epoxy and the vaper 1.4 one for the epoxy, correct


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Ironman. If you are a hobbyist and also on a budget requiring you to do this yourself, consider your needs before spending a few hundred dollars for a gun that will only shoot primer. Any primer you shoot is going to be sanded. A little orange peel or texture is no big deal. What is important is the gun being able to shoot the paint wet and have it flow.

Shine uses a Vapor from Northern Tool. I frequently use an old Purple Harbor Freight gun I have had for years. I shoot 2k primer with a Finishline 4 with a 1.8 cap. These will all work as well as other inexpensive guns. I saved my money for a good quality gun to shoot my base and clear. I have an Iwata LPH400 I love for that.

No way am I suggesting my way is the best or only way but when it comes to primer, the paint transfer on to the panel is what is most important. Not the finish you get.

Shoot, I know people who brush epoxy on small parts and then sand them level rather than dirty up their gun.

If I was a professional, I certainly would not follow my own advice. I would want the finest equipment that would pay for itself in both time and the savings on material lost in overspray.

Good luck with your project. I hope you have fun doing it.

John
 
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Just to help clear up any confusion, Ideal size then range of needle/nozzle sizes, sizes that will work in parentheses

Epoxy primer........1.4 tip (1.4-1.6)
2K Urethane Primer 1.8 (1.7-2.0)
Polyester Primer 2.3-2.5 (2.0-2.5)
Basecoat 1.3 ideal for overall (1.2-1.4 depending on the gun)
Clearcoat 1.3-1.4 (depending on the gun) (1.3-1.5)
 
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