OT: Choice of paint sprayers

I have seen 4 types: an airless (Wagner) and 3 air compressor types, gravity feed, pressure feed and siphon feed.

I had a Wagner airless years ago and it didn't operate very well at all... spit and splattered. Maybe they've made them better since I owned one.

So, wadda y'all think about the choices? What are your experiences? Do I need a moisture filter with the air compressor types? Tips on usage?

Thanks in advance!
Patrick

I used a harbor freight syphon type.. mine was a 14.99 gun.. TSC sells a cheapy campbell hausfield gun for the same price.. pribably also chinese.

I've painted a few tractors now with superior results. In addition to the 14.99 gun you need an air regulator and an air filter.

I bought the combo air filter/de-waterer/oiler/ regulator at harbor freight for 20 bucks. and just NEVER have put oil in it. If you buy the tsc brand.. they make a 9.99 campbell hausfield regulator, and alos sell inline disposable paper media type water filters for 4.99 each. My guess is you could safely paint a tractor, then discard the filter and replace befor ehte next job.. etc

The gravity feed guns are a pain... you'll find you may need to paint something at an angle where paint spills from the top tank..etc. I never have liked te airless guns.. etc.

Here's an example of what a 15$ gun, 20$ reg/fitler, and a 89$ pancake compressor can put out.

Soundguy

Soundguy