I bought two of these for painting guitar bodies. The second one I had an issue with the paint leaking from the nozzle but loosening the packing nut in front of the trigger fixed it instantly. It works great with a small compressor. I do not bother using a regulator because I only need about 2 cfm to spray the water based paint I use. Plus I use a 15' hose and the PSI setting stays pretty consistent when I spray so I just use the regulator that is on the compressor. I basically wanted a low cost spray system instead of using rattle cans and this fits the bill perfectly.
Add a regulator and moisture separator (get rid of the valve) and you'll love it more! BTW, always filter your paint. I also use a ~4' whip hose on the end of my air line for more flexibility. Just a bit small for motorcycle work, but still works great.
Thanks so much.. Your video is the only place where anyone shows the actual spray pattern width for this little gun.. should be good for doing some bumper work and fender trim detail..
Nice review, I'm going to get one for spraying Rust-Oleum on small projects. Rust-Oleum thinned sprays really good through my old Binks number 7 paint gun, but it makes a lot of overspray even at 35 PSI. I hope that little harbor freight detail gun will save paint / less overspray than my old Binks. I use acetone to thin Rust-Oleum, was the recommendation of customer service at Rust-Oleum.
Small world. I was just looking this gun up after getting one at a yard sale to see if it was any good. And I picked yours out before seeing it was one of your videos. Thanks, good info here.
I finally used mine today, had to paint 10 heater registers black. Used Rust-Oleum paint and thinned it out. It sprayed great, it was so much cheaper then buying a bunch of spray cans . What a nice little spray gun.
Brad Rheinheimer You’re so right! It’s cheap enough almost to be a throw away gun, but it works so well I can’t throw it away! I have 2 and wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one. And thank you very much.....
the paint has a lot to do with the success you will have with this gun. the tractor paint seems like it's a perfect fit. I've taken my apart and cleaned it thoroughly many times. It's a great gun to practice with. I recommend buying several different cheapo guns and practicing to experience the differences and if you screw up no big loss.
It Makes you wonder how they can produce ship, distribute& store it for 13$ and everyone make some money along the way. boggles the mind, Thanks for the video and review, I w ill definitely consider on should the need arise
+Phil's Projects So true! It's like an apple at the store cost $2 but a Twinkie cost $.50. The Twinkie has to be made, packaged, and shipped. The apple just has to be picked up off the ground. Makes me wonder. I really do like this gun and plan to get another one for primer. That way I can prime and paint before I clean everything. Thanks so much.....
Barry Manilowa wow! That’s a whole lot of BS! I was over in China a few years back on business and sir you truly are clueless. All your statements on China are 100% fictional, but you just keep spouting off there son. God Bless Ya
@Barry Manilowa why do the Chinese send their kids to the United States for secondary education AND abuse birthright citizenship through birth tourism? Lol.
Use a 20% off coupon and it's 9.99. This guns sits in my arsenal of Devilbiss Pro lite & Flg-5, Sata Nr95, Walcom Geo fx ,INR R150T And others..This gun is an Iwata copy and it is Gem..I used this gun only on a sand rail complete and its works well,I mainly use it for roll cages in drag cars...I have also used this gun with my 1963 Devilbiss 1hp 3 gallon compressor on the dock to do some touch ups on my boat using gel coat because it is small and very efficient..
Joe Mamma Awesome! It’s always nice to hear from someone that knows how to use these things! I’m just learning, so thank you. I really appreciate it.....
AHHH..You got this..You're smarter than the average bear..Go get the full size purple gun..Its 7.99 right now..You will like it very much..I buy the expensive guns used on ebay and if I need parts I get them from spraygunsdirect in the U.K. you would not believe how fast they ship, From u.k. to Florida in one day...No Joke..
Thank you for video. I totally forgot that I had purchased this a few yrs back. Got hurt so everything was on hold and found it and your video! Fantastic and thanks much! I doubt you’ll see this, but if you do.. Did you thin the paint from TS?
I just received one of these. What's the nozzle size? I used a magnifying glass , it's stamped 90. 90? what the hell does that mean? I have the std size sprayer, it is stamped clearly 1.4 . I also have the touch up sprayer , it's instruction book states in the specifications the nozzle is 1.5 . The specs for this one doesn't list the nozzle size. Is it a secret? It does have a nice chart telling you what nozzle to use for different fluids. Seems to me to be an important spec.
I'm sorry I have no idea. I just mix the paint to the consistency of milk and go from there. I really wish I could help, but I can't. Thank you though......
My wife hated those parts! They were my raggedy work pants for doing anything dirty. I told my wife that super models in New York pay hundreds of dollars for these kind of pants 😬. And thank you very much.....
What kinda paint were you using ?? Did ya have to thin it much ? ? I just bought the same one today, haven't used it yet, and I like it already.. Everything is gonna get painted.. LOL..
ThomasTheSailor Chubby I was using Tractor and Implement Paint and definitely had to thin it. I’m no expert, but the thinner the better. Thank you and good luck.....
ThomasTheSailor Chubby I don’t remember. However, make it thinner than you think. It should be the thickness of milk. So it seems watery. The thinner the better. And good luck....
I got the same gun. The packing "grease" is actually silicone, and nearly impossible to remove. Do not use this thing right out of the box. You have to get all the junk out of it before use.
Jeff's Big Guitars I bought this gun today just to spray the base coat on a set of rims I’m refinishing. I put a little reducer in it out of the box just to adjust the psi, fan ect and the gun was spitting a sputtering the whole time. After a little research, which I should’ve done in the first place, I disassembled the entire gun. It was full of chunks of assembly lube all over the Inside of the Gun. Took me almost 2 hours to get it all cleaned out and reassembled, huge pita. But after that I was actually surprised how decent of a job it did for a $13 spray gun.
!HELP PLEASE! I have the same problem (min 1:09) with my new mini spray gun, how could you fix it? i use the same adapter with other spray guns and i dont have porblems , only with my new gun its truper pipi-400, I do not have air regulator on the bottom of the gun like yours, air comes out from the adapter when I move the gun, if I do not move the gun and leave the gun in a certain position stops giving the problem, but obviously I can not paint since the position is not favorable to paint, and I repeat use the same adapter for other guns without problems, and the size of the adapter is apparently correct, some idea or solution? I would greatly appreciate your help, have a nice day and I'll be waiting for your answer, thanks.
I bought one, and when I took it apart to clean it before I used it there was a little brass/bronze ring that fell out of somewhere and I can't figure out where. It fits over the fluid needle but as I said, no idea where it goes. I tested the gun and it works very well anyway. Anyone have any ideas on this?
+RG Hillyard I'm sorry I didn't take mine apart yet. And now I'm scared to. I bought another one for priming. I'll let you know if I find something out.......
Can you tell me how you got it apart, mine is on there really hard and I am afraid if I reef on it to much I will break something for sure. I dont think they need to be on there that tight..
Amazing to see how good a rock bottom priced paint gun can perform... This is the type you use and then trash instead of cleaning it, solvent is too expensive... Still with the same jeans... lol
+pierre beaudry Lol! Those jeans are becoming my trade mark;-) There are some guys that do use these as throw away guns. I just can't do it. I use a paper towel twice...lol Thanks a lot.....
Got a pair of shoes just like your jeans, they're avoiding the garbage pail for a couple of years now.... You might have seen them in some videos... ;)
For those wondering, I just received an email response from Harbor Freight Support regarding tips. The tip that comes with this gun is a 0.6mm (.0236") . On page 10 of the booklet there is a chart listing optional fluid tips. None exist. Here is the response I receiver on Oct 01, 2024- The fluid tip this unit comes with is a 0.6mm. Unfortunately, we do not have an outsource for optional tips for this unit. The nozzle tip can be difficult to remove, it is healed with a sealant. If you are able to remove and find an outsourced item you would need to replace the needle as well. Will L. SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CONTACT CENTER
that little dog will hunt. I have two of them. gotta keep'm clean. they kick a rattle can's butt. painted old bmw e3o hood with it. perfect for tight spaces door jams.
I just got this gun.is mine does not have a rubber washer to when you connect the paint container to to gun...is this normal?thinking it might leak paint at that fitting. .. thanx
I don't have a regulator on this gun, so I'm not sure. However, it's not a lot of air at all. This gun works like a champ and uses very little air.......
dOES ANYBODY KNOW HOW TO TAKE THIS GUN APART TO CLEAN, LIKE THE NEEDLE AND LUBE IT ALSO, i TRIED ON MINE WITH THE TOOL THAT COMES WITH IT BUT COULD NOT GET THE NOZZLE OFF, WOULDNT EVEN BUDGE THE NUT
No problem. However, I just looked at the gun and now I know what you are talking about. Unfortunately, I never took it fully apart to clean it. I have only taken off the tip and cup and run acetone through it until it runs clean. And now that I look at it I'm scared to take it fully apart. I'm sorry I can't be more of a help. Please let me know if you find out how to do it........
I take mine apart but the wrench that comes with it isn't up to the task. They used to sell ignition wrench sets at sears that have a lot of small sizes. Otherwise a 6mm open end wrench will do (I had to grind mine down a bit to make it thinner or a 1/4" ignition wrench fits perfectly. Really love the little gun in spite of it's lack of precision adjustments. A lot of these guns come over tightened & may even have sealant on the threads. Never had any trouble with it after complete disassembly, cleaning & reassembly. Got mine about 5 years ago.
It's not a professional tool for sure, but it really works well for the small jobs I use it for. I only use it occasionally and I'm happy with it. Pros will probably want a professional gun! And thank you very much...….
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I bought two of these for painting guitar bodies. The second one I had an issue with the paint leaking from the nozzle but loosening the packing nut in front of the trigger fixed it instantly. It works great with a small compressor. I do not bother using a regulator because I only need about 2 cfm to spray the water based paint I use. Plus I use a 15' hose and the PSI setting stays pretty consistent when I spray so I just use the regulator that is on the compressor. I basically wanted a low cost spray system instead of using rattle cans and this fits the bill perfectly.
So true! It’s beats the rattle cans. I have 2 and still love them. And thank you very much…..
Add a regulator and moisture separator (get rid of the valve) and you'll love it more! BTW, always filter your paint. I also use a ~4' whip hose on the end of my air line for more flexibility. Just a bit small for motorcycle work, but still works great.
Excellent information! And thank you very much.....
This is the video I was EXACTLY looking for. THANKS!
You're welcome! And thank you....
Thanks so much.. Your video is the only place where anyone shows the actual spray pattern width for this little gun.. should be good for doing some bumper work and fender trim detail..
Brett Thomas You’re very welcome! I’m glad this helped. And thank you......
Nice review, I'm going to get one for spraying Rust-Oleum on small projects. Rust-Oleum thinned sprays really good through my old Binks number 7 paint gun, but it makes a lot of overspray even at 35 PSI. I hope that little harbor freight detail gun will save paint / less overspray than my old Binks. I use acetone to thin Rust-Oleum, was the recommendation of customer service at Rust-Oleum.
I really like these small guns! Thank you and good luck.....
Perfect" I needed to see how top of cup comes off. Good job on your Video Thank You!!! Good detail on the adjustments Too Thank's
Thank you so much!
Small world. I was just looking this gun up after getting one at a yard sale to see if it was any good. And I picked yours out before seeing it was one of your videos. Thanks, good info here.
CalPil0t That is a small world! And I hope you like yours as much as I like mine! I’m no pro, as you know, but I got great results. And thank you.....
I finally used mine today, had to paint 10 heater registers black. Used Rust-Oleum paint and thinned it out. It sprayed great, it was so much cheaper then buying a bunch of spray cans . What a nice little spray gun.
Awesome! I'm glad you like yours. I still have 2 and still love them. Thank you for letting me know....
I use these to paint my crowns. They are in the back so I love the way it sprays the sides way in the back and even gets round the rear of teeth.
I don't know what to say, LOL ;-)
Please explain
I use this gun often and keep it clean it works great! So cheap I keep at least 1 new in the box..
Brad Rheinheimer You’re so right! It’s cheap enough almost to be a throw away gun, but it works so well I can’t throw it away! I have 2 and wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one. And thank you very much.....
I'll have to show this video to my painter. She's been looking for a "not big" gun for smaller projects. Thanks for the review!
+Wide Vision Metal Fab I hope she likes it! I'm going to get another one just for primer. I love it. And thank you very much......
any kind of primer with filler in it the needle is to small
the paint has a lot to do with the success you will have with this gun. the tractor paint seems like it's a perfect fit. I've taken my apart and cleaned it thoroughly many times. It's a great gun to practice with. I recommend buying several different cheapo guns and practicing to experience the differences and if you screw up no big loss.
Robert anon Awesome info! And thank you very much....
It Makes you wonder how they can produce ship, distribute& store it for 13$ and everyone make some money along the way. boggles the mind, Thanks for the video and review, I w ill definitely consider on should the need arise
+Phil's Projects So true! It's like an apple at the store cost $2 but a Twinkie cost $.50. The Twinkie has to be made, packaged, and shipped. The apple just has to be picked up off the ground. Makes me wonder. I really do like this gun and plan to get another one for primer. That way I can prime and paint before I clean everything. Thanks so much.....
@Barry Manilowa it's because the Chinese pay their workers pennies a day with awful conditions. Hooray.
Stop shilling for the CCP.
Barry Manilowa wow! That’s a whole lot of BS! I was over in China a few years back on business and sir you truly are clueless. All your statements on China are 100% fictional, but you just keep spouting off there son. God Bless Ya
@Barry Manilowa why do the Chinese send their kids to the United States for secondary education AND abuse birthright citizenship through birth tourism?
Lol.
Use a 20% off coupon and it's 9.99. This guns sits in my arsenal of Devilbiss Pro lite & Flg-5, Sata Nr95, Walcom Geo fx ,INR R150T And others..This gun is an Iwata copy and it is Gem..I used this gun only on a sand rail complete and its works well,I mainly use it for roll cages in drag cars...I have also used this gun with my 1963 Devilbiss 1hp 3 gallon compressor on the dock to do some touch ups on my boat using gel coat because it is small and very efficient..
Joe Mamma Awesome! It’s always nice to hear from someone that knows how to use these things! I’m just learning, so thank you. I really appreciate it.....
AHHH..You got this..You're smarter than the average bear..Go get the full size purple gun..Its 7.99 right now..You will like it very much..I buy the expensive guns used on ebay and if I need parts I get them from spraygunsdirect in the U.K. you would not believe how fast they ship, From u.k. to Florida in one day...No Joke..
Joe Mamma Holy smokes, that’s crazy!! And I never thought about good used equipment. Great idea! U da man! Thanks again Sir.......
Thank you for video. I totally forgot that I had purchased this a few yrs back. Got hurt so everything was on hold and found it and your video! Fantastic and thanks much!
I doubt you’ll see this, but if you do.. Did you thin the paint from TS?
Thank you so much for the kind words. I usually thin with lacquer thinner, paint thinner, or mineral spirits.....
People trash Harbor Freight all the time but for my use around the garage and workshop, they work perfectly...at about a third the price.
So true! And thank you.....
"I'm Playin around a little bit with the tip" lol
I just received one of these. What's the nozzle size? I used a magnifying glass , it's stamped 90. 90? what the hell does that mean? I have the std size sprayer, it is stamped clearly 1.4 . I also have the touch up sprayer , it's instruction book states in the specifications the nozzle is 1.5 . The specs for this one doesn't list the nozzle size. Is it a secret? It does have a nice chart telling you what nozzle to use for different fluids. Seems to me to be an important spec.
I'm sorry I have no idea. I just mix the paint to the consistency of milk and go from there. I really wish I could help, but I can't. Thank you though......
it is 0.6 very small by comparison to large sprayers.
See my comment above regarding tip size and optional tips.
I have the same gun,and I leave the fluid nob open all the way, no matter what because it has such a small tip. I love mine too
Awesome! And thanks for the info. I'll try that.....
it was really nice you hide everything behind your hand...how great is that ....
Great info - does the tip that comes with the gun have to be switched out for a finer tip if I am spraying an interior dye? Thanks.
Thank you very much! I'm not sure about changing the tip. I don't think there are any other tips for this gun. Sorry I wish I could help....
Can’t wait to use mine!!! It’s been in the box for months now!!!! Lol.... I think ima try her out!!!!
I hope you like it as much as I do! And thank you.....
Thanks!!!
Good video. But I have to ask... What's with the pants?
My wife hated those parts! They were my raggedy work pants for doing anything dirty. I told my wife that super models in New York pay hundreds of dollars for these kind of pants 😬. And thank you very much.....
What kinda paint were you using ?? Did ya have to thin it much ? ? I just bought the same one today, haven't used it yet, and I like it already.. Everything is gonna get painted.. LOL..
ThomasTheSailor Chubby I was using Tractor and Implement Paint and definitely had to thin it. I’m no expert, but the thinner the better. Thank you and good luck.....
Do you remember the ratio you used for thinning?
ThomasTheSailor Chubby I don’t remember. However, make it thinner than you think. It should be the thickness of milk. So it seems watery. The thinner the better. And good luck....
ThomasTheSailor Chubby I was lucky that the 2 I bought worked right out of the box......
Anyone know where I can get different tips? The manual lists several tip sizes to spray different media, but no source. I called HF, but no luck.
I’m sorry I don’t…
Were you able to clean it out without disintegrating the orings inside?
Yes. All still working great. Thank you.....
I got the same gun. The packing "grease" is actually silicone, and nearly impossible to remove. Do not use this thing right out of the box. You have to get all the junk out of it before use.
Awesome and thank you very much...….
Jeff's Big Guitars I bought this gun today just to spray the base coat on a set of rims I’m refinishing. I put a little reducer in it out of the box just to adjust the psi, fan ect and the gun was spitting a sputtering the whole time. After a little research, which I should’ve done in the first place, I disassembled the entire gun. It was full of chunks of assembly lube all over the Inside of the Gun. Took me almost 2 hours to get it all cleaned out and reassembled, huge pita. But after that I was actually surprised how decent of a job it did for a $13 spray gun.
Great video! Thank you
Thank you very much!
Great
Thank you!
!HELP PLEASE! I have the same problem (min 1:09) with my new mini spray gun, how could you fix it? i use the same adapter with other spray guns and i dont have porblems , only with my new gun its truper pipi-400, I do not have air regulator on the bottom of the gun like yours, air comes out from the adapter when I move the gun, if I do not move the gun and leave the gun in a certain position stops giving the problem, but obviously I can not paint since the position is not favorable to paint, and I repeat use the same adapter for other guns without problems, and the size of the adapter is apparently correct, some idea or solution? I would greatly appreciate your help, have a nice day and I'll be waiting for your answer, thanks.
My problem with the air leak was because of the hose I was using. When I fixed that, my leak was gone. I hope this helps.....
I mean the shut off valve I had on the hose...
very nice, handy for small jobs
+Herbthehandyman So true Herb! And thanks.....
mine was a piece a shizer
Sorry to hear that......
i got both the one that comes with the regulator works alot bttr
Great info, thanks! I was able to get this gun to work very well......
I love this gun anyone know how to convert to regular size cuo or somethin bigger
I love this gun too and I'm sorry I don't....
I bought one, and when I took it apart to clean it before I used it there was a little brass/bronze ring that fell out of somewhere and I can't figure out where. It fits over the fluid needle but as I said, no idea where it goes. I tested the gun and it works very well anyway. Anyone have any ideas on this?
+RG Hillyard I'm sorry I didn't take mine apart yet. And now I'm scared to. I bought another one for priming. I'll let you know if I find something out.......
it should sho it in the paperwork that comes with the gun
Can you tell me how you got it apart, mine is on there really hard and I am afraid if I reef on it to much I will break something for sure. I dont think they need to be on there that tight..
puppthe needle out 1st then unscrew it
Amazing to see how good a rock bottom priced paint gun can perform... This is the type you use and then trash instead of cleaning it, solvent is too expensive... Still with the same jeans... lol
+pierre beaudry Lol! Those jeans are becoming my trade mark;-) There are some guys that do use these as throw away guns. I just can't do it. I use a paper towel twice...lol Thanks a lot.....
Got a pair of shoes just like your jeans, they're avoiding the garbage pail for a couple of years now.... You might have seen them in some videos... ;)
lol
For those wondering, I just received an email response from Harbor Freight Support regarding tips. The tip that comes with this gun is a 0.6mm (.0236") . On page 10 of the booklet there is a chart listing optional fluid tips. None exist. Here is the response I receiver on Oct 01, 2024-
The fluid tip this unit comes with is a 0.6mm. Unfortunately, we do not have an outsource for optional tips for this unit. The nozzle tip can be difficult to remove, it is healed with a sealant. If you are able to remove and find an outsourced item you would need to replace the needle as well.
Will L.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CONTACT CENTER
Great information to know! Thank you very much.....
Just wondering what you were using for paint in it?
+Tom Allen I am using Tractor Implement paint from Tractor Supply Company. It's oil based enamel. I paints very well. I bought another one......
+jster1963 Thanks for the info!
No prob at all......
Do you thin that paint same with the standard gun?
$9.99. Just got two!!❤
That's a STEAL!! Congrats and thank you.....
What all brands of paint can you use in it
Scooter Life I’m not sure. I’ve used oil based paint. I think you can use any paint. And thank you.....
Knobs, not buttons! Otherwise great review, thanks!
Great info! And thank you very much.....
How many prize ....? How to parch
$12
1:30 looks like you have that thing cranking about 90 psi. lol.
It probably was, LOL! Thank you for watching....
that little dog will hunt. I have two of them. gotta keep'm clean. they kick a rattle can's butt. painted old bmw e3o hood with it. perfect for tight spaces door jams.
Mark Brown So tru!! I have 2 and love them. And thank you very much.....
did you ever trying spraying epoxy primer for spot priming?
Bad Atheist I used epoxy primer in my other guns, but not this one. I think it would work though, but I'm not 100% sure. Thank you and good luck......
What compressor?
AlergicToSnow I’m using an old Craftsman 9cfm compressor.....
Looks pretty decent for the money.
+RP Mechanics It really is. And thank you very much.....
I just got this gun.is mine does not have a rubber washer to when you connect the paint container to to gun...is this normal?thinking it might leak paint at that fitting. .. thanx
+roadstar499 No that is normal. It is metal on metal but doesn't leak at all. You are good........
+jster1963 Thats good to know... i just painted my truck withe the HF professional silver and gun worked great...thanks
+roadstar499 No worries, thank you.....
whatsup with the pants
super man My wife finally made me throw them away 😬
How much air pressure did you use ?
I don't have a regulator on this gun, so I'm not sure. However, it's not a lot of air at all. This gun works like a champ and uses very little air.......
I dig em, I have 3. Haha
+baggd65 I plan to get another one real soon for primer. And thanks a bunch....
dOES ANYBODY KNOW HOW TO TAKE THIS GUN APART TO CLEAN, LIKE THE NEEDLE AND LUBE IT ALSO, i TRIED ON MINE WITH THE TOOL THAT COMES WITH IT BUT COULD NOT GET THE NOZZLE OFF, WOULDNT EVEN BUDGE THE NUT
I haven't totally taken mine apart. I just take the tip off and clean it. I'm not home but when I get back I'll take a look........
ok thanks appreciate the help
No problem. However, I just looked at the gun and now I know what you are talking about. Unfortunately, I never took it fully apart to clean it. I have only taken off the tip and cup and run acetone through it until it runs clean. And now that I look at it I'm scared to take it fully apart. I'm sorry I can't be more of a help. Please let me know if you find out how to do it........
I take mine apart but the wrench that comes with it isn't up to the task. They used to sell ignition wrench sets at sears that have a lot of small sizes. Otherwise a 6mm open end wrench will do (I had to grind mine down a bit to make it thinner or a 1/4" ignition wrench fits perfectly. Really love the little gun in spite of it's lack of precision adjustments. A lot of these guns come over tightened & may even have sealant on the threads. Never had any trouble with it after complete disassembly, cleaning & reassembly. Got mine about 5 years ago.
The guns don't do orange peel the paint is made to orange peel
Dodge Ram 01 Gotcha! And thank you.....
Hi! This gun is a toy. You can`t wait much for it. These days, you may buy a good gun, and pay it little by little. Do not use your time for toys. : )
It's not a professional tool for sure, but it really works well for the small jobs I use it for. I only use it occasionally and I'm happy with it. Pros will probably want a professional gun! And thank you very much...….