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GJSZ51

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I have been spraying everything with my trusted DeVilbiss GT 1. Sealers, epoxies, high builds, single stages and, base/clears with the various needles and seats appropriate for each one. Never been a problem as I clean thoroughly after each use. I have been very happy with the results since 1996. That's a long time for any tool! For a gravity feed, it is a great gun that has served me extremely well and, honestly, I know no better. Lately, since I have been coming to this site to be frank, I have been considering getting another gun just for clears or, base/clear.

To that end, I have been given this Iwata to test

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I am intrigued by the tip and air cap. I also want to try a Sata, and anything else the knowledgeable folks here might recommend, before I make a final purchase.

All comments are welcome!

GS
 
It is the Charlie Hutton signature edition

KF 0576

Air cap: LPH - 400 - LVX

Requires inlet pressure of 16PSI, 10PSI Cap

I typically run the DeVilbiss at 25-28 PSI inlet pressure. I expect a better transfer rate and less over spray with the Iwata.

Should be exciting...
 
it's no secrete that i am a dinosaur . i shot with a binks 62 , binks 7 and a jga for ever. it came down to find a better gun / product or retire . i chose the iwata because you can change caps /nozzles without buying a whole kit. needle /nozzle /caps all work together . it is a very good gun if you paint slow and deliberate . if you are a hoser you will have to reteach yourself. all of the highend guns are excellent . the cheap eastwood kits and such are just marketing hype. you get what you pay for .

and plan on upping the pressure a little on the iwata .
 
Sounds like we went to the same school, shine. Maybe even the same class. When I bought the GTI it was the best on the market and 600 bucks at that time. There is no question, you get what you pay for. Especially when it comes to tools. I have all the tips for the Devilbiss but, it uses one air cap. No question these new guns will atomize and disperse modern coatings better. I am not a hoser myself but, I like to move quickly in the booth. I believe, once the material is mixed up, one needs to get it applied. SPI high build is a good example of why...

I'm thinking I will start with inlet pressure about 20 PSI with material and fan wide open. Adjust air and fan until uniform wet fan with minimum bounce and overspray...

Some say the Sata may be better for clears.

I think it is probably what one is most comfortable with. Minor differences usually dictate personal preference.
 
iwata or sata would be my choice. the iwata is a little slow so you have to get use to it. i think the sata shoots much like the jga . fast gun . dont think there is a more efficient or better pattern out there .
i use a vaper 2.3 to shoot epoxy with . i dont use primers any more. but at 39 bucks it is a good gun. light years better than the damn purple gun . mines about 2 years old and has not destructed yet .
 
Outstanding gun! Used the new disposable cups, too, Great idea/ Need to buy the next size up though. Took 2 cups ( about 1 1/2 qts) to go around this Plymouth 1 time.

Can't wait to shoot the clear with this thing!

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GJSZ51;29578 said:
Outstanding gun! Used the new disposable cups, too, Great idea/ Need to buy the next size up though. Took 2 cups ( about 1 1/2 qts) to go around this Plymouth 1 time.

Can't wait to shoot the clear with this thing!

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I like using the size you have, keeps the gun lighter. I purchased a number of cups, fill how ever many I think I will need, then just switch them out . takes about 30 seconds to make the switch.

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edit: I tried just changing out the filled liners. first time one exploded when I squeezed it a bit to hard picking it up ended that technique.
 
They do keep the gun nice and light in your hand. I have 2 cups, probably just buy 2 or 4 more just in case. 2 cups gets me around a car this size, just barely. It surely will take more with the clear. I mix my bases and epoxy up in 1/2 or 1 gallon cheap ice tea pitchers I get from Wally World for about 3.00. Keeps my mixed base fresh and clean in the booth. Also perfect vessel for epoxy to "sweat in" Change out the liners, give the epoxy or base a good stir in the pitcher, Replace the top which has a sealable pour spot, pour into the lined cups and go. Gives you something to do while awaiting flash.

The liners, once purged, allow you to spray upside down or at any angle, as well. Too sweet!
 
I bought the 3m disposable cups so I could paint under the car. Worked great, except you can't get that last few ounces of paint out. As the bag collapses, it traps paint behind. Not a big deal, but I don't use them now if I don't need to spray with the gun upside down.
 
I see no reason you could not restrain the residual into your next cup and continue on... there are, in fact, redundant strainers in the lid.

Just a thought.
 
It may well be an ounce but, once again, easily recoverable.

I don't know about you but, if I have mixed too much base, I don't just throw it out...

Too much clear and you are going to toss it anyway or, put it on another spot on the piece.

If I have mixed too much epoxy or primer, I always have something else in the booth I can spray it on...
 
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