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First Paint Gun

kmakar

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I was cleaning some boxes out and came across the first professional spray gun I ever bought... DeVilbiss JGA.

I bought it about 40 years ago when I worked for Maaco (and a couple other places) and was painting cars full time.

I painted alot of cars and trucks with that gun. Boy technology has changed alot since then.

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That's something I've always wanted to do. I'm pretty good with spray cans, but there's nothing like the "real thing"!
 
I wasn’t aware that we had a former pro painter in our midst. I might need to hit you guys up for some advise soon. Weather here in Northern California is pretty nice currently and I might “pull the trigger” on painting my 67 soon.

My “good gun” is an Astro HVLP which I think sprays really nice and I see no reason to upgrade.
I originally painted my 67 using knockoff Binks style guns. I think I still have them around because I can’t seem to throw anything away but they certainly need to be rebuilt and cleaned up and not sure that anyone sells parts for them. I’ve also got acceptable primer guns so not sure what id even use those old guns for. Can you spray kitchen cabinets with those (is does interior enamel spray well through those)?
 
I wasn’t aware that we had a former pro painter in our midst. I might need to hit you guys up for some advise soon. Weather here in Northern California is pretty nice currently and I might “pull the trigger” on painting my 67 soon.

My “good gun” is an Astro HVLP which I think sprays really nice and I see no reason to upgrade.
I originally painted my 67 using knockoff Binks style guns. I think I still have them around because I can’t seem to throw anything away but they certainly need to be rebuilt and cleaned up and not sure that anyone sells parts for them. I’ve also got acceptable primer guns so not sure what id even use those old guns for. Can you spray kitchen cabinets with those (is does interior enamel spray well through those)?

As long as the paint is thinned out enough it'll spray, but you must be careful because if the paint is too thin, it'll run bigtime. I've used cheap guns to spray latex based paints and they did just fine. Practice makes perfect is the adage.

Typically when I spray cabinets or shelving (not in place but outside) I use a urethane acrylic enamel. This is what I usually use (it can be tinted) and the results are outstanding and the paint can withstand heavy usage.
 
I have my Father in laws old paint guns, Binks and Marson's. Both paint very well in their day when we all sprayed lacquer or Enamel.
 
As did I. 90% lacquer, 10% enamel (for those who didn't want to spend the money for a good job, but wanted new paint).
 
Shot my '69 malibu with a sharp syphon feed, same tip for base and clear and it came out great. First paint job, hood/deck stripes and in my 2 car garage at the time. I remember that cup never sealing quite right so I'd tape a couple clean wipes around the seal. Still have the gun, doubt I'll ever use it again.
 
Why is it we won't get rid of something we won't use again? Posterity sake? Hard time parting with tools? Memories?

I'm guilty and I can't tell you why, but I won't get rid of them.
 
Why is it we won't get rid of something we won't use again? Posterity sake? Hard time parting with tools? Memories?

I'm guilty and I can't tell you why, but I won't get rid of them.
I still use mine once and a while but the newer spray guns do work better, more paint laid with less air. Sure wish spray bomb cans were HVLP.
 
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