My shop has ran the FLG3&4, with my only complaint is that the 4 was less ergonomic, but dependable for every day use. We've upgraded to Techna Pro this year, and now use the FLG4 as sealer guns. The FLG 4 is a very versatile gun and a great value, but the Techna difference on performance and efficiency is like night and day. As far as setting my fan goes, i just adjust it until I have the sharpest crisp edge on the fan and then go. Keep up the good shootin''.
Hi Gunman, just wanted to say thank you for this video. I had been using only HVLP guns (mostly a DeVilbiss FLG4) for furniture finishing and was getting CONSTANT orange peel, no matter what. Based on your recommendation, I went and bought a Tekna Pro (slightly bigger version of the ProLite) with the TE20 aircap, and Oh My God, what a difference. Lays clear like glass. A bit more overspray, but what a finish. Thank you so much!
lol my first gun was a binks #7 with a FF tip. But that was around 1977 and we were spraying Dulux ,Centari and Lacquer, yeah times have changed a little . GR8 vids
My options changed massively since I got a couple sata 5500 rps. I was a diehard devilbiss guy but my boss offered to buy a couple guns to help speed things up and I absolutely love them. They make mottling a thing of the past even on the toughest colors. I spray Spies water so it might be more sensitive to mottle but regardless compared to any of the other guns it's effortless with the sata.
I started painting cars approx. four months ago and I was using the Sharpe Finex FX3000 and struggling to apply a smooth base and a smooth clear. One car I painted had over 200 runs in my clear coat! Uggh. After watching this video, I purchased a new Devilbiss Tekna Prolite and it sprays awesome! I just finished my second vehicle with the Prolite and I absolutely love it. I am using the TE10 air cap with 1.3 tip, and the fan all the way out with two turns out on the fluid as you suggested. Settings for greatness. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hello. I am a motorcycle painter here in Brazil, even though I do not know how to speak his language, I have been able to see and understand his way of applying the varnish to the pieces and to understand what is really good for each type of application. Thank you and keep posting your experiences out there. Thanks a lot for the help. Too bad that it is very difficult to buy these equipment here. Thank you very much. Savin paintings beautiful Horizonte Minas gerais brazil
Gunman I bought the tekkie prolite and couldn't be happier. Bought it to paint my bumper on my 2000 camaro. Its a hobby but I like tools. I figure a great gun will help a mediocre painter.
there are so many out there uploading videos on spray painting/guns - most are are not easy to follow - the Gunman explains things in simple terms & easy to follow - tnx, enjoying your videos
Just bought a Tekna Pro Lite here in the US , thanks for the recommendation . I can't wait until my truck restoration is ready for paint to try it out .
I began spraying in the 1970's with DeVilbiss and Binks Model 7. When automotive paints moved to 2 stage systems it became advantageous to acquire a good hvlp for topcoats. There have been several guns that provided decent results, but my favorite gun is the Optima 800 1.4 was purchased around 1985 has been a great gun...never changed the fluid tip and needle showing no signs of excessive wear! Many years later...it is now time to replace the material cup, the original plastic cup is about done, will replace with a stainless steel, or aluminum cup soon.
Have to agree! I love my iwatas and my satas. And because I have them that is what I use. But I do believe the pro lite is the best bang for your buck!
I've learnt a lot from your videos and keep learning morze everyday. It gives me even more joy from what I do at work. I am just wondering How many other girls following you? Monika from UK
Ah I wish I could get such a good finish on my projects. I cleaned out my 20 year old Iwata vx707? suction gun and gave it a go to see how it compared to my az3 1.3fluid tip gun, OMG it was like a bloody fog machine! some of the paint actually got onto the panel though.
You must have it set up wrong bro because I'm telling Ya it don't matter what fuckin spray gun you've got man it's tha man on the end of it that gets a top bollocks finish! !! Look don't get me wrong like if you put up gunnys devilbiss Guildford up against let's say a £30 sealy, Yanno which guns gonna perform better. Listen 90% of spray painting is prep work dude. You get that rate and your on a winner. This assignment kid seems to know his stuff though. I'll give him that, I enjoy watching his videos. I'm a industrial sprayer I do a lot of window frames, cladding, ceilings, and the like. We have a lot of work for supermarkets tescos, asda, Morrisons the other ones as well M&S, waitrose, we sprayed some fireproofing in a riverisland last night. I enjoy it man & that's what it's all about there ain't nowt worse than having a job you don't like. I started off spraying trailers when I was 18.
The super Nova is a freak of nature. It took me a minute to adjust to the the way it sprays. But the tekkna pro light by devilbiss is by far my favorite gun.
Hi, I am from INDIA and I have been painting for around 10 years now. Here in India we are not able to use quality guns like you guys because to paint a full motorcycle we get paid around 200$-250$ maximum (including all raw material, ground preparation, primers, base coat, paint & clear coats.). On each job I only make maximum around 30$-50$ so investing in the high end quality equipments is not cost effective but following your videos have inspired me to gift myself a good gun & have also helped improve my jobs, now I am getting more work compared to before using your techniques, all because of you so a big THANK YOU. I have also started getting custom paint jobs now. The pure passion to do good for what I love the most. I have been saving some money for around one and a half year now for this. Can you please suggest me a perfect gun I should buy which will do both painting and clear coat, I am ok buying 2 different size tips, since I cannot buy more than 1 gun at this point of time. Also I cannot buy any good spray gun here in India so I will have to get one online from USA. Currently I am using a very poor quality spray gun available here by the brand name PILOT. Hope you can understand my situation and guide me in making the correct choice. thank you, Cheers.
well mr Gun man, I have been painting cars for 30 years, I love the no nonsense lingo ! I will send this vid to my apprentice lad and hopefully he will choose a decent gun with your advice in mind !! cheers :)) from the poms
Devilbiss spray guns are awesome for automotive finishes, I myself have sprayed many different brands of paint with different type's of VOC here in the U.S. , for me the Iwata lph 400 was the best for spraying 2.1VOC single stage paint or 2k clear on large fleet trucks, Sata spray guns have worked well for me spraying metallic single stage paint.
Great vid. Every gun I use is on this list....but I would put them in a different order. My FLG is my sealer gun, Tekna for color, Supernova for clear. I know why you put the Tekna at #1, it is probably the most versatile gun ever built, and is the best base gun I have ever used. If I could only have one gun...it would be a Tekna. But the best clear gun, in my opinion, is the Supernova. Hands down.
Great Job, I have an Iwata Air Gunza and agree with you it is a good primer/sealer gun. I purchased two Devilbiss FLG5 guns, one for base coat the second for clear coat upon your recommendation. I used the FLG5 for clear and was surprised with a huge fan and applied the clear like glass. Thanks for recommendation on the FLG5. Art Bolanos Houston, Texas
Hey Gunny, I had an issue with both FLG5 from Spray Guns Direct from the UK. Our good friend Chris from Sales and Devilbiss Rep Ian gave me pointers on the gun. Resolved the issue very quickly and a "Two Thumbs Up" Gunman Style to Spray Guns Direct and Devilbiss for great service. Art Bolanos
Hello Gunny, I have a question for you. I was wondering what you do when you come across the car that has had that ceramic coating put on it and how you remove that before you paint? thanks man
Hi, Mate, I've been in the body & paint business for a while ...I love the enthusiasm with which you present your reviews & am thankful we feel the same about DeVilbiss. Thank You ....your reviews make a difference, please keep up the good work
I'll add my 5 cents: 1. DeVilbiss GTI Pro/Pro Lite - lightweight, easy to use. OK for normal everyday use, you don't have to care much about it, just grab and spray. Cheap. 2. SATA 3000/4000/5000 - not for everyone, more for experienced painters, not so easy to use -sometimes unexpected behavior, worse ergonomy at least for my palm, difficult to set it up, mainly the HVLP model. Expensive. Will withstand various acids, peroxide and other corrosive liquids. 3. any other.. Easiest to use - SATA 100 B RP Lignum - if you ruin a paintojob with this gun then better you stay away from spray painting for good :) With 1.7mm tip you can do the whole job from filler to topcoat. Not a car gun though, developed for furniture production. Best gun for beginners. It won't withstand chemicals as good as expensive SATAs, for example knobs will turn dull when exposed to corrosive chemicals. The body is still real bulletproof titanium/aluminium based material same as other SATA guns.
When I first started working auto-body for my Dad in my early teens, the only paint guns that existed were siphon-feed Guns. Of course, phones still had curly "Q" cords attached to the wall and most people thought you were well to do if you had one the could make it to the living room from the kitchen and it had a number pad dial on the receiver so you call from whatever room you could get away to. Back then the only paint guns worth having were, Binks and DeVilbiss. I would use SK's, Blue Points and I.R.'s for primer, and lacquer primer was the only thing that even existed when I first started. I think it was the ass-end of the '80s / early '90s when 2K entered the world but every shop I ever worked for in those days used lacquer primer until it was completely taken over by 2Ks in the mid-'90s. The first 2k product I can remember is RM 2K clear (Wich claimed you could "Key job" it and it would self heal. The only drawback to it was a dent could not be blended or repaired. If a car got hit in a quarter panel you had to repaint everything attached to it, which usually meant both quarters, the roof and, God forbid if there was custom work under that clear!!!) and then Sikkens came along shortly after and totally screwed up the entire paint code world. DuPont finally caught up and it wasn't long after that Martin Senior went basement bargain pricing and dominated the industry in my neck of the woods. Probably the most advanced paint product in my early years was Imron and Centari. Anyway, DeVilbiss was my go-to-gun for clear coats. I do have a pair of Air- Gunnza AZ3's with 4 needles and cap setups and I can tell you that the 1.3 is an awesome clear coat gun, The 1.5 set- up is a great all arounder and the 1.7 lays the 2k and Epoxy Primers down so well it's actually a joy to spray primmer. For custom work and big airbrush projects, my mini-gun and probably my favorite gun I have right now is the Sata-Minijet 4! What an amazing toy that little rat is. With the fan setting in the cone position, I can make pencil size lines and with a little eye to hand practice I am wiping out rat tails, shading, you name it that gun is the most versatile piece on the rack. I gotta say though, I would never have thought in million years a paint gun would get as pricey as they do today. Seem's like Iwata is the culprit that destroyed the spray gun world with the cost and, really until I actually put a big Sata-Jet in my hand, I thought the whole conversation around spray guns, airbrushes, HVLP v. LPHV, atomization and, overspray v. paint contact was a friggin scam!! The idea of well-placed grommets, air chambers and, hand-polished needles being any different from what already existed was all Greek to me. Before the whole "Atomisation" revolution came along, the most modern, "Hi-Tech" paint gun I cant remember was a Sharp. I can remember the Snap-on guy bringing one into the shop and talking in up and shortly after that, the sales reps' started invading the place. Sharp's were different and they had a unique feel and they looked kinda cool but it ended up being a $75 primer gun because to me, the most reliable and smooth tool I had was my DeVilbiss' All of this to say, HOLY SHIT!! I am in love with that Eddie VanHallen "Frankenstein" design you got there!! If I would have had a gun like that growing up ...... Or even now for that matter! I gotta have it!! I'll be looking. Great vid man! Thanks for the post. Like I said I've been doing auto body and custom paint since I was 14, I'm in my early 50's now and I do everything in my power to not touch any project
I used to use a GTI for clear but the cap pressure was way to high causing a lot of overspray in the booth and wasted materials. I have a tekna prolite but in the USA at least it is for base only. Tekna does make one that is meant for each material. I use my LPH400 for sealer and it’s absolutely amazing. I also have a WS400 supernova for clear and after some adjustments i can lay out glass every time. In my opinion the best base gun is the LS400 supernova or as some people call it an ENTECH. Best paint transfer i have ever had. Less waste and less overspray filling the booth. As always this is just my personal opinion. I do also like the sata 5000rp but I couldn’t justify spending that much money. I feel that sata makes the best gun for clearcoat.
Yet to use a Binks apart from the old suction fed black guns still laying around, they are not common guns in Australia and think there's only 2 models sold.
Love your comments and advice on the guns, I'm plucking up courage to sort the oxidisation on our XK8 but first to clean up the leather interior I reckon a mini LPLV gun on a 0.8 nozzle might work better than an air brush for a full out the car 'refurb'. Time will tell !!!!
10 fantastic paint guns, all priced far apart from one another. I've been spraying for nearly 40 years, and truth be told, the guy holding the gun is ultimately the decision maker, I've seen some absolutely stunning work come out of the cheapest gun, and absolute crap from the best that money can buy. That's my point, whose holding that gun has plenty more to do with it then you mentioned in this video. Otherwise, nice job, great choices for your list.
Never painted before, bought the GTI pro lite TE20 , did the whole motorcycle with it. Primer, base, and clear. All with pretty much the same settings. It turned out great. I love the gun but what do I know. Ive never used anything else. I have since bought a primer gun.
Great video I have learned a lot from your videos and I have been doing this kind of work for 15 years in West Virginia USA I have a satajet 5000 hvlp but I'm going to get a tekna when I can get the extra money thanks for the great videos
Very surprised to not see the SATA 5500 on here. My Sherwin Williams representative swears by Devilbiss but I like the Sata line. My actual gun of choice is the Graco pro xp85kv electrostatic gun.
Great video Gunman !!! GTI Pro Lite wins the crown back from Sata 5000 ! So many great guns to choose from. I will get the legendary Pro Lite for clear only, Ani mini for touch ups, and a Flg 5 for base coats. My Flg 3 is sentenced to primer only. Thanks for the valuable info ! Cheers ! : )
Pretty accurate top 10... Eastwood in US highly recommend the Prolite "tekna" as a all in one spray gun and it sure is priced well in comparison to some other popular guns like the Sata jet.
GUNMAN! I love your vids, really good info, thanks for sharing your experience and expertise. Due to your love of the GTI Pro Lite I bought the Tekna Pro Lite and ABSOFREAKINGLUTELY love this gun. Everything you say about it plays true for me as well. I use it with the 3m PPS system and it just kicks ass.
Thanks Gunman... I was surprised there was not more Sata guns in the top 10. After watching it through would have to agree that the cost is too high for a top 5 finish. But Sata 4000 B RP should be Top 10. The DeVilbiss JGA should be there at 10 because the damn things wont die... Great Video... subbed
We need a new top 10 review video. Ive been spraying clear with a supernova and base with a sata 5000. Those are my bosses guns, only gun I currently own is my own supernova which I only use for sealer. Currently looking to buy the devilbiss dv1 and or the Sata 5500, but I really need more info before I pull the trigger on either. Would love a updated video like this with the newer top class guns from these manufacturers
You ever try a Sharpe Razor gun? Can be found used on fleabay for cheap. I like mine better than my Prolite. Like the prolite, it is modular- one cap swap stainless inards, one gun does it all.
Nice summary... Will decide upon this review which gun will be my next one.... Kinda like the GPI (as being an ideal allrounder). Anyway, this realy helps... Thx gunman... Also happy holidays, keep those vids coming... ;)... Greetings from Belgium
dude. you're freaking amazing. Thanks for the video, I'm learning a lot. going to check out your other stuff. Neither of my spray guns made the list, but both manufacturers did. (Sata and Binks-which is a DeVilbiss)
Thank you for your videos. I noticed you sometimes spray clear fast and in other videos considerably slower. Can you explain when I should spray faster or slower. Thanks from Bossier City , Louisiana USA
Wow, awesome video man, I'm gonna buy a cheap gun because I'm only gonna do a car every now and then but this video really helped me know kind of what to look for to try to get a reasonable result. I mainly do auto repair videos on my channel, not paint so this was excellent to help me in an area where I don't have the expertise. Good job!
im so glad i watch your reviews, ive been using the tekna prolite for about 6 months with very good results. im planing on buying a w400 or lph400 to use as clear gun, im currently using the tekna prolite for both base and clear. thank you gunman for the vids!!
I shoot the supernova and I love it it's kinda hard to get use to it at first but once you got its bad ass I too need a good primer gun set up I do a lot of dump beds and trailers so I got big areas to cover
Started a new shop here in Ohio in the United States. I follow all your helpful videos. Especially on your flake and candy. Have a question for you. How does a guy starting out get so.e better guns donated? The ones I have are cheap and create alot of extra work.
I'm glad it could help, people who say money isn't a factor aren't living in the real world, of course it's a factor in any purchase we have to strike the balance between affordability and quality.
I have sprayed the Iwata ws400 evo. It is the best gun I ever used. I have never used the prolite. Does the Devilbiss prolite spray clear even comparable to the Iwata? Iwata is like glass literally
great vid Gunman I happily own number 3 on your list to think i own a gun that beats a SATA lol and i know why, i can buy 9 of these to 1 Sata 5000 in the end if youre a professional painter you will like a certain type of gun, an apprentice another , and a diy well the cheapest for the most part the FLG 5 meets the middle and its an awesome gun you can make money with and these days thats the important part. Thanks for the Great Videos this year Gunman cant wait for more from Thailand
For woodworking and home renovations. Doors, mounding fascia, cabinets which hun would you get? ANI- R150 or devilbiss GPI or GTI Pro lite? I’m probably getting the husky oil free 30 gallon compressor about 6.8cfm at 40psi.
Great video and very informative for the budding sprayer. Will you do a compressor review at some point. As a beginner I am not sure which compressor to buy for home use and don't want to be paying through the nose
Thanks gunman for taking the time for great reviews and instructional videos! I just bought the flg5 with a 1.4 tip strictly for solvent basecoat on your review. Currently using a sata nr 2000 for base and a sata 5000 rpm 1.3 for clear. originally had 1.4 on the 5000 but it was to much for my style and speed,1.3 works great. My question is what a good starting point would be for the flg5 for fluid control ,turns out from seated position, and psi? I will be mostly painting metallic basecoat using ppg/dbc or prospray at a 1:1 mix. Thanks again for your time. Keep up the great work!
Hi gunman. Ever considered having a top 5 review on clear coats? I'm undecided on which way to go I am thinking Dna hs diamond clear for price/ quality
After watching your videos for a week I saw where you commented on the knock off products and understand why you don't want to purchase one. Thanks for all the videos I've been seeing used devillbiss tekna pro lights for $220 on eBay so I'll pick a legit one up.
yup tekna is the best IMO. My buddy loves his sigola too. Have you tried the ATOM X20 or 21 or 27 I hear it is good but I am thinking it is a knock off of something else. any information on it would be great.
Been slingin clear for 20 years, I used Devilbiss for probably 15 of em, in the last 5 I've switched to the lph 400 orange cape Iwata. Hands down with the tulip tip it has been the best money I've ever spent, I've owned some sata jets but for the money to me they're way overpriced, iwata walks the dog in my opinion. thanks for the vid tho, I'm in the market of buying a new clear gun , I'll try the tekna pro an see how I like it
Hi Gunman, many thanks for all the cool content you have been putting up. Glad it all paid off in the end. Hope you are enjoying Thailand. I have been a few times and absolutely love it. I have a quick question with regards paint types. I an about to start the paint job on a classic mini, and am in a dilemma about whether or not to use 2K. I don't have access to an air fed mask. Is there a suitable filter system for 2K or am I resigned to using cellulose? many thanks George...
My shop has ran the FLG3&4, with my only complaint is that the 4 was less ergonomic, but dependable for every day use. We've upgraded to Techna Pro this year, and now use the FLG4 as sealer guns. The FLG 4 is a very versatile gun and a great value, but the Techna difference on performance and efficiency is like night and day. As far as setting my fan goes, i just adjust it until I have the sharpest crisp edge on the fan and then go. Keep up the good shootin''.
Hi Gunman, just wanted to say thank you for this video. I had been using only HVLP guns (mostly a DeVilbiss FLG4) for furniture finishing and was getting CONSTANT orange peel, no matter what. Based on your recommendation, I went and bought a Tekna Pro (slightly bigger version of the ProLite) with the TE20 aircap, and Oh My God, what a difference. Lays clear like glass. A bit more overspray, but what a finish. Thank you so much!
lol my first gun was a binks #7 with a FF tip. But that was around 1977 and we were spraying Dulux ,Centari and Lacquer, yeah times have changed a little . GR8 vids
Hey man. I am a novice wanna be painter. Your videos have helped me so much. I can't thank you enough. Thank you from the U. S. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My options changed massively since I got a couple sata 5500 rps. I was a diehard devilbiss guy but my boss offered to buy a couple guns to help speed things up and I absolutely love them. They make mottling a thing of the past even on the toughest colors. I spray Spies water so it might be more sensitive to mottle but regardless compared to any of the other guns it's effortless with the sata.
I started painting cars approx. four months ago and I was using the Sharpe Finex FX3000 and struggling to apply a smooth base and a smooth clear. One car I painted had over 200 runs in my clear coat! Uggh. After watching this video, I purchased a new Devilbiss Tekna Prolite and it sprays awesome! I just finished my second vehicle with the Prolite and I absolutely love it. I am using the TE10 air cap with 1.3 tip, and the fan all the way out with two turns out on the fluid as you suggested. Settings for greatness. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great to hear man, nice gun and will last a lifetime if looked after properly.
Hello. I am a motorcycle painter here in Brazil, even though I do not know how to speak his language, I have been able to see and understand his way of applying the varnish to the pieces and to understand what is really good for each type of application. Thank you and keep posting your experiences out there. Thanks a lot for the help. Too bad that it is very difficult to buy these equipment here. Thank you very much. Savin paintings beautiful Horizonte Minas gerais brazil
Gunman I bought the tekkie prolite and couldn't be happier. Bought it to paint my bumper on my 2000 camaro. Its a hobby but I like tools. I figure a great gun will help a mediocre painter.
Never a bad investment if you ask me
there are so many out there uploading videos on spray painting/guns - most are are not easy to follow - the Gunman explains things in simple terms & easy to follow - tnx, enjoying your videos
Just bought a Tekna Pro Lite here in the US , thanks for the recommendation . I can't wait until my truck restoration is ready for paint to try it out .
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! I AM SO EXCITED TO START SPRAYING!!!
So how did it workout? From 3 years in the future.
I began spraying in the 1970's with DeVilbiss and Binks Model 7.
When automotive paints moved to 2 stage systems it became advantageous to acquire a good hvlp for topcoats. There have been several guns that provided decent results, but my favorite gun is the Optima 800 1.4 was purchased around 1985 has been a great gun...never changed the fluid tip and needle showing no signs of excessive wear! Many years later...it is now time to replace the material cup, the original plastic cup is about done, will replace with a stainless steel, or aluminum cup soon.
I love your channel .... seriously ... thank you for what you post here ....
Just bought a slightly used Devilbiss Flg 5 yesterday, awesome gun! Great results, No complaints whatsoever. Thanks Gunman
Have to agree! I love my iwatas and my satas. And because I have them that is what I use. But I do believe the pro lite is the best bang for your buck!
I've learnt a lot from your videos and keep learning morze everyday. It gives me even more joy from what I do at work. I am just wondering How many other girls following you? Monika from UK
Great video, thanks for putting it together. I have a Devilbliss GTi Pro and love it to bits. Will buy the LITE version if ever I need another gun.
Ah I wish I could get such a good finish on my projects. I cleaned out my 20 year old Iwata vx707? suction gun and gave it a go to see how it compared to my az3 1.3fluid tip gun, OMG it was like a bloody fog machine! some of the paint actually got onto the panel though.
You must have it set up wrong bro because I'm telling Ya it don't matter what fuckin spray gun you've got man it's tha man on the end of it that gets a top bollocks finish! !! Look don't get me wrong like if you put up gunnys devilbiss Guildford up against let's say a £30 sealy, Yanno which guns gonna perform better. Listen 90% of spray painting is prep work dude. You get that rate and your on a winner. This assignment kid seems to know his stuff though. I'll give him that, I enjoy watching his videos. I'm a industrial sprayer I do a lot of window frames, cladding, ceilings, and the like. We have a lot of work for supermarkets tescos, asda, Morrisons the other ones as well M&S, waitrose, we sprayed some fireproofing in a riverisland last night. I enjoy it man & that's what it's all about there ain't nowt worse than having a job you don't like. I started off spraying trailers when I was 18.
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The super Nova is a freak of nature. It took me a minute to adjust to the the way it sprays. But the tekkna pro light by devilbiss is by far my favorite gun.
I love my DeVilbiss FLG4 , I greatly appreciate your reviews and knowledge of the paint guns
Hi,
I am from INDIA and I have been painting for around 10 years now. Here in India we are not able to use quality guns like you guys because to paint a full motorcycle we get paid around 200$-250$ maximum (including all raw material, ground preparation, primers, base coat, paint & clear coats.). On each job I only make maximum around 30$-50$ so investing in the high end quality equipments is not cost effective but following your videos have inspired me to gift myself a good gun & have also helped improve my jobs, now I am getting more work compared to before using your techniques, all because of you so a big THANK YOU. I have also started getting custom paint jobs now.
The pure passion to do good for what I love the most.
I have been saving some money for around one and a half year now for this.
Can you please suggest me a perfect gun I should buy which will do both painting and clear coat, I am ok buying 2 different size tips, since I cannot buy more than 1 gun at this point of time.
Also I cannot buy any good spray gun here in India so I will have to get one online from USA.
Currently I am using a very poor quality spray gun available here by the brand name PILOT.
Hope you can understand my situation and guide me in making the correct choice.
thank you,
Cheers.
I absolutely love my Tekna ProLite, easily the best I've ever owned and the versatility is just as you say.
Thanks for posting this and others over the Christmas period. Really enjoyed the time. Happy xmas.
So excited!!! Doing this when I start college. Can't wait !
Im in the US and i love this gun. It definitely deserves 1st place. Thanks gunman..your awesome
well mr Gun man, I have been painting cars for 30 years, I love the no nonsense lingo ! I will send this vid to my apprentice lad and hopefully he will choose a decent gun with your advice in mind !! cheers :)) from the poms
Thanks mate, I actually updated this video, here's the link, it's more current. ruclips.net/video/GSnRx4jnQUE/видео.html
Devilbiss spray guns are awesome for automotive finishes, I myself have sprayed many different brands of paint with different type's of VOC here in the U.S. , for me the Iwata lph 400 was the best for spraying 2.1VOC single stage paint or 2k clear on large fleet trucks, Sata spray guns have worked well for me spraying metallic single stage paint.
I personally really fell in love with the DevillBiss GTi Pro Base for base coats
Great vid. Every gun I use is on this list....but I would put them in a different order. My FLG is my sealer gun, Tekna for color, Supernova for clear. I know why you put the Tekna at #1, it is probably the most versatile gun ever built, and is the best base gun I have ever used. If I could only have one gun...it would be a Tekna. But the best clear gun, in my opinion, is the Supernova. Hands down.
Just bought the FLG5. Thanks for the review!
+knightryderbelow you should be impressed
Great Job, I have an Iwata Air Gunza and agree with you it is a good primer/sealer gun. I purchased two Devilbiss FLG5 guns, one for base coat the second for clear coat upon your recommendation. I used the FLG5 for clear and was surprised with a huge fan and applied the clear like glass. Thanks for recommendation on the FLG5.
Art Bolanos
Houston, Texas
Hey Gunny,
I had an issue with both FLG5 from Spray Guns Direct from the UK. Our good friend Chris from Sales and Devilbiss Rep Ian gave me pointers on the gun. Resolved the issue very quickly and a "Two Thumbs Up" Gunman Style to Spray Guns Direct and Devilbiss for great service.
Art Bolanos
+Arturo Bolanos hi, i bought this gun but still awaiting for its arrival. what seemed to be the problem with it?
Hello Gunny, I have a question for you. I was wondering what you do when you come across the car that has had that ceramic coating put on it and how you remove that before you paint? thanks man
Hi, Mate, I've been in the body & paint business for a while ...I love the enthusiasm with which you present your reviews & am thankful we feel the same about DeVilbiss. Thank You ....your reviews make a difference, please keep up the good work
I'll add my 5 cents:
1. DeVilbiss GTI Pro/Pro Lite - lightweight, easy to use. OK for normal everyday use, you don't have to care much about it, just grab and spray. Cheap.
2. SATA 3000/4000/5000 - not for everyone, more for experienced painters, not so easy to use -sometimes unexpected behavior, worse ergonomy at least for my palm, difficult to set it up, mainly the HVLP model. Expensive. Will withstand various acids, peroxide and other corrosive liquids.
3. any other..
Easiest to use - SATA 100 B RP Lignum - if you ruin a paintojob with this gun then better you stay away from spray painting for good :)
With 1.7mm tip you can do the whole job from filler to topcoat.
Not a car gun though, developed for furniture production.
Best gun for beginners.
It won't withstand chemicals as good as expensive SATAs, for example knobs will turn dull when exposed to corrosive chemicals. The body is still real bulletproof titanium/aluminium based material same as other SATA guns.
When I first started working auto-body for my Dad in my early teens, the only paint guns that existed were siphon-feed Guns. Of course, phones still had curly "Q" cords attached to the wall and most people thought you were well to do if you had one the could make it to the living room from the kitchen and it had a number pad dial on the receiver so you call from whatever room you could get away to.
Back then the only paint guns worth having were, Binks and DeVilbiss. I would use SK's, Blue Points and I.R.'s for primer, and lacquer primer was the only thing that even existed when I first started. I think it was the ass-end of the '80s / early '90s when 2K entered the world but every shop I ever worked for in those days used lacquer primer until it was completely taken over by 2Ks in the mid-'90s.
The first 2k product I can remember is RM 2K clear (Wich claimed you could "Key job" it and it would self heal. The only drawback to it was a dent could not be blended or repaired. If a car got hit in a quarter panel you had to repaint everything attached to it, which usually meant both quarters, the roof and, God forbid if there was custom work under that clear!!!) and then Sikkens came along shortly after and totally screwed up the entire paint code world. DuPont finally caught up and it wasn't long after that Martin Senior went basement bargain pricing and dominated the industry in my neck of the woods. Probably the most advanced paint product in my early years was Imron and Centari.
Anyway, DeVilbiss was my go-to-gun for clear coats. I do have a pair of Air- Gunnza AZ3's with 4 needles and cap setups and I can tell you that the 1.3 is an awesome clear coat gun, The 1.5 set- up is a great all arounder and the 1.7 lays the 2k and Epoxy Primers down so well it's actually a joy to spray primmer.
For custom work and big airbrush projects, my mini-gun and probably my favorite gun I have right now is the Sata-Minijet 4! What an amazing toy that little rat is. With the fan setting in the cone position, I can make pencil size lines and with a little eye to hand practice I am wiping out rat tails, shading, you name it that gun is the most versatile piece on the rack.
I gotta say though, I would never have thought in million years a paint gun would get as pricey as they do today. Seem's like Iwata is the culprit that destroyed the spray gun world with the cost and, really until I actually put a big Sata-Jet in my hand, I thought the whole conversation around spray guns, airbrushes, HVLP v. LPHV, atomization and, overspray v. paint contact was a friggin scam!! The idea of well-placed grommets, air chambers and, hand-polished needles being any different from what already existed was all Greek to me.
Before the whole "Atomisation" revolution came along, the most modern, "Hi-Tech" paint gun I cant remember was a Sharp. I can remember the Snap-on guy bringing one into the shop and talking in up and shortly after that, the sales reps' started invading the place. Sharp's were different and they had a unique feel and they looked kinda cool but it ended up being a $75 primer gun because to me, the most reliable and smooth tool I had was my DeVilbiss'
All of this to say, HOLY SHIT!! I am in love with that Eddie VanHallen "Frankenstein" design you got there!! If I would have had a gun like that growing up ...... Or even now for that matter! I gotta have it!! I'll be looking.
Great vid man! Thanks for the post. Like I said I've been doing auto body and custom paint since I was 14, I'm in my early 50's now and I do everything in my power to not touch any project
I used to use a GTI for clear but the cap pressure was way to high causing a lot of overspray in the booth and wasted materials. I have a tekna prolite but in the USA at least it is for base only. Tekna does make one that is meant for each material. I use my LPH400 for sealer and it’s absolutely amazing. I also have a WS400 supernova for clear and after some adjustments i can lay out glass every time. In my opinion the best base gun is the LS400 supernova or as some people call it an ENTECH. Best paint transfer i have ever had. Less waste and less overspray filling the booth. As always this is just my personal opinion. I do also like the sata 5000rp but I couldn’t justify spending that much money. I feel that sata makes the best gun for clearcoat.
I've been using a Binks 630 with various set ups for 41 years. They're an amazing gun
Yet to use a Binks apart from the old suction fed black guns still laying around, they are not common guns in Australia and think there's only 2 models sold.
I use the Binks 630 for Commercial vehicle refinishing. I don't go near cars any more unless I have the option of using 2K.
Terry Martin But you can't beat laying on a mad coat of clear, better than any drug I've ever had haha :-)
I think the Sata rp should be #1 it is more durable and more easy to clean. Puts on more mills for my climate in Phx Arizona. Nice video 👍🏾
i hope one day i have spray gun like that...nice spray gun...👍👍👍
Love your comments and advice on the guns, I'm plucking up courage to sort the oxidisation on our XK8 but first to clean up the leather interior I reckon a mini LPLV gun on a 0.8 nozzle might work better than an air brush for a full out the car 'refurb'. Time will tell !!!!
Thanks for the run down it has been a big help.
10 fantastic paint guns, all priced far apart from one another. I've been spraying for nearly 40 years, and truth be told, the guy holding the gun is ultimately the decision maker, I've seen some absolutely stunning work come out of the cheapest gun, and absolute crap from the best that money can buy. That's my point, whose holding that gun has plenty more to do with it then you mentioned in this video. Otherwise, nice job, great choices for your list.
That's a good point, I guess I was just assuming the guy behind the trigger know's what he's doing, thanks for watching and your input.
+The Gunman keep up the good work, I'm not a you tube poster like yourself, but I do appreciate what your doing.
miniac91 Prep work is the most important to me. If your prep work is done right and you Know how to spray, you will get a good quality finish.
He is right, BUT eliminating any possible issues thru using the best gun is my take. You can't blame your gear...Thanks for all your info GM
It's like owning a great guitar or a cheap one a great guitarist makes both sound great, the best guitar and best guitar player adds a little more....
Never painted before, bought the GTI pro lite TE20 , did the whole motorcycle with it. Primer, base, and clear. All with pretty much the same settings. It turned out great. I love the gun but what do I know. Ive never used anything else. I have since bought a primer gun.
Great video I have learned a lot from your videos and I have been doing this kind of work for 15 years in West Virginia USA I have a satajet 5000 hvlp but I'm going to get a tekna when I can get the extra money thanks for the great videos
Always liked your channel. I've been watching and looking for tips and tricks for fixing my car, wheels and such. Great job!
Very surprised to not see the SATA 5500 on here.
My Sherwin Williams representative swears by Devilbiss but I like the Sata line. My actual gun of choice is the Graco pro xp85kv electrostatic gun.
thanks bro...#1 the gunman For helping me choose my new Spray gun good video
Gun list:
10: DeVilbiss GTI (Millenium USA)
9: Anest Iwata LPH-400
8: ANI R-150 Mini Gun
7: Airgunza AZ3
6: Anest Iwata W-400 Bellaria
5: Anest Iwata Supernova
4: SATAJet 5000-B RP
3: DeVilbiss SGK/FLG5
2: DeVilbiss GPI
1: DeVilbiss GTI Pro Lite (Tekna USA)
Great video Gunman !!! GTI Pro Lite wins the crown back from Sata 5000 ! So many great guns to choose from. I will get the legendary Pro Lite for clear only, Ani mini for touch ups, and a Flg 5 for base coats. My Flg 3 is sentenced to primer only. Thanks for the valuable info ! Cheers ! : )
very nice i have the tekna and i love it...now i need to look that primer gun up
I hear the SGK 1.8mm is good for primer too so that's another option.
Thanks gunman for such a fast response, much appreciated!!
brilliant vid Gunman the devilbiss pro lite is also my favourite gun
Awesome video, my LJ Torana resto I am doing I can see the advantages of a mini gun. Cheers
The Gunman - absolutely awesome !!
Pretty accurate top 10... Eastwood in US highly recommend the Prolite "tekna" as a all in one spray gun and it sure is priced well in comparison to some other popular guns like the Sata jet.
i do. appreciate what. you. guys. are doing. keep. up the. good works
Thanks! I've been looking for a good gun.
GUNMAN! I love your vids, really good info, thanks for sharing your experience and expertise. Due to your love of the GTI Pro Lite I bought the Tekna Pro Lite and ABSOFREAKINGLUTELY love this gun. Everything you say about it plays true for me as well. I use it with the 3m PPS system and it just kicks ass.
Hi, thanks a lot for the tips, incredible helpfull, cheers!!
Thanks Gunman...
I was surprised there was not more Sata guns in the top 10. After watching it through would have to agree that the cost is too high for a top 5 finish. But Sata 4000 B RP should be Top 10. The DeVilbiss JGA should be there at 10 because the damn things wont die...
Great Video... subbed
We need a new top 10 review video. Ive been spraying clear with a supernova and base with a sata 5000. Those are my bosses guns, only gun I currently own is my own supernova which I only use for sealer. Currently looking to buy the devilbiss dv1 and or the Sata 5500, but I really need more info before I pull the trigger on either. Would love a updated video like this with the newer top class guns from these manufacturers
You ever try a Sharpe Razor gun? Can be found used on fleabay for cheap. I like mine better than my Prolite. Like the prolite, it is modular- one cap swap stainless inards, one gun does it all.
Brilliant video this guy noes his stuff well explained the gun I want was number one so I was pleased love it just got to save up now
Opened my eyes to what I don’t really need easy
Yeah i did a job with 20 pounds of pressure the fluid nob turned all the way up with no mask and i felt much better.
Nice summary... Will decide upon this review which gun will be my next one.... Kinda like the GPI (as being an ideal allrounder). Anyway, this realy helps... Thx gunman... Also happy holidays, keep those vids coming... ;)... Greetings from Belgium
Thanks mate and cheers from sunny Thailand
The Gunman hey brother hello from Annapolis, Maryland. Are you living in Thailand?
dude. you're freaking amazing. Thanks for the video, I'm learning a lot.
going to check out your other stuff. Neither of my spray guns made the list, but both manufacturers did. (Sata and Binks-which is a DeVilbiss)
Thank you for your videos. I noticed you sometimes spray clear fast and in other videos considerably slower. Can you explain when I should spray faster or slower. Thanks from Bossier City , Louisiana USA
Wow, awesome video man, I'm gonna buy a cheap gun because I'm only gonna do a car every now and then but this video really helped me know kind of what to look for to try to get a reasonable result. I mainly do auto repair videos on my channel, not paint so this was excellent to help me in an area where I don't have the expertise. Good job!
im so glad i watch your reviews, ive been using the tekna prolite for about 6 months with very good results. im planing on buying a w400 or lph400 to use as clear gun, im currently using the tekna prolite for both base and clear. thank you gunman for the vids!!
Thanks for watching.
I shoot the supernova and I love it it's kinda hard to get use to it at first but once you got its bad ass I too need a good primer gun set up I do a lot of dump beds and trailers so I got big areas to cover
Started a new shop here in Ohio in the United States. I follow all your helpful videos. Especially on your flake and candy. Have a question for you. How does a guy starting out get so.e better guns donated? The ones I have are cheap and create alot of extra work.
I don't know many people or companies that donate spray guns. I'd buy one or two if I was you.
prolite is amazing gun. love devilbiss
Great job! Now i know which one i want,for the money i can spend!
I'm glad it could help, people who say money isn't a factor aren't living in the real world, of course it's a factor in any purchase we have to strike the balance between affordability and quality.
I have sprayed the Iwata ws400 evo. It is the best gun I ever used. I have never used the prolite. Does the Devilbiss prolite spray clear even comparable to the Iwata? Iwata is like glass literally
Jeremy Oetken I like the pro lite better
The prolite must be an amazing gun
This guy is amazing
Full fan, 3 to 4 turns out on the fluid, 20 to 25psi = " Settings for Greatness" . Indeed !!! : )
great vid Gunman I happily own number 3 on your list to think i own a gun that beats a SATA lol and i know why, i can buy 9 of these to 1 Sata 5000 in the end if youre a professional painter you will like a certain type of gun, an apprentice another , and a diy well the cheapest for the most part the FLG 5 meets the middle and its an awesome gun you can make money with and these days thats the important part. Thanks for the Great Videos this year Gunman cant wait for more from Thailand
Beautiful work
+Lis Wilberg 🍻
For woodworking and home renovations. Doors, mounding fascia, cabinets which hun would you get? ANI- R150 or devilbiss GPI or GTI Pro lite? I’m probably getting the husky oil free 30 gallon compressor about 6.8cfm at 40psi.
my airgunza was $152 delivered and has been a good gun for the price
I was sure needing one
Hello, You are great and big professional! The grettings from Poland:)
Great video and very informative for the budding sprayer. Will you do a compressor review at some point. As a beginner I am not sure which compressor to buy for home use and don't want to be paying through the nose
Love the bellaria for $235 on ebay you can't go wrong
Thanks gunman for taking the time for great reviews and instructional videos! I just bought the flg5 with a 1.4 tip strictly for solvent basecoat on your review. Currently using a sata nr 2000 for base and a sata 5000 rpm 1.3 for clear. originally had 1.4 on the 5000 but it was to much for my style and speed,1.3 works great. My question is what a good starting point would be for the flg5 for fluid control ,turns out from seated position, and psi? I will be mostly painting metallic basecoat using ppg/dbc or prospray at a 1:1 mix. Thanks again for your time. Keep up the great work!
I always left that gun wound right out for base, 25-29psi should get it on nice
Good spry painting
Awsome review! Very helpful!
I have not seen you mention Eastwood guns. I suspect they are all imports however you add them on your guns for beginners
Hi gunman. Ever considered having a top 5 review on clear coats? I'm undecided on which way to go I am thinking Dna hs diamond clear for price/ quality
Nice vid mate . Good information .
Love your videos man!
Hello Sir, gud day do you have another TOP 10 review SPRAY GUN at 2019?
Great comparison review!
gunman can you do a review of the knock off devilbiss gti pro they have them on ebay for $130
After watching your videos for a week I saw where you commented on the knock off products and understand why you don't want to purchase one. Thanks for all the videos I've been seeing used devillbiss tekna pro lights for $220 on eBay so I'll pick a legit one up.
I have. Even ylusing the devibiss pro lite for around 5 years and I do all kinds of paint jobs with it it gets down
yup tekna is the best IMO. My buddy loves his sigola too. Have you tried the ATOM X20 or 21 or 27 I hear it is good but I am thinking it is a knock off of something else. any information on it would be great.
Been slingin clear for 20 years, I used Devilbiss for probably 15 of em, in the last 5 I've switched to the lph 400 orange cape Iwata. Hands down with the tulip tip it has been the best money I've ever spent, I've owned some sata jets but for the money to me they're way overpriced, iwata walks the dog in my opinion. thanks for the vid tho, I'm in the market of buying a new clear gun , I'll try the tekna pro an see how I like it
Hi Gunman, many thanks for all the cool content you have been putting up. Glad it all paid off in the end. Hope you are enjoying Thailand. I have been a few times and absolutely love it.
I have a quick question with regards paint types. I an about to start the paint job on a classic mini, and am in a dilemma about whether or not to use 2K. I don't have access to an air fed mask. Is there a suitable filter system for 2K or am I resigned to using cellulose?
many thanks George...
So great that you made these great videos. Thank you, it is GREATLY appreciated!!!
BTW: I now own a Pro Lite
A new top 10 gunny for 2019!!!..
It's already in the editor, in the way my man 🤙
The Gunman Can’t wait brother!!..thanks for all you do for us !!!..👍🏻☝🏻🍻🤛🏻🍻