I am needing to buy a good/best gun asap- by end of weekend. I have an important job to do- muscle car being auctioned off for charity- spray in 2 weeks and want to practice with gun- 2 stage or possible candy. I'm not messing around and will spend the money that i need to in building my arsenal.

I have a IR hvlp (1.5) and a cheaper primer gun (1.8). I am investing as i plan on dedicating the next few years of my free time becoming a paint wizard so to speak. I am decent with paint and was a bit better than that back in the 80's. obviously the game has changed.

So what is the optimum set up. I'm thinking sata 3000 rp digital as a good first gun- then building off of that ie want to have a great gun for each stage. From what I've read a good 1.3 will handle most base and clears.

I've looked at the sata 3k and like the concept of the rp's. Also liking what I read about the iwata rp's. Then there is the sharpe razor series that would allow the opportunity to stick with a single gun design etc. or the devilbliss centennial series that looks good. The devilbliss and sharpe would save some $$.

Does anyone have experience with all of these...what would be the difference in atomization characteristics etc. Sharpe is USA made which i like as well.

Eventually- ie end of summer- i'll have 3 tope end full size guns and a mini and air brush. But for now i need one to handle base/clear really well.
air is not a problem- got 20cfm and 120gal.

Also, i am a bit of a voracious reader- what are the best updated custom paint books.

thanks.....bunches

 

disregard......found ton of info and made mind up already.....still looking for a couple good books

 

What type of a book are you looking for exactly ? A custom how to book ? Or just something that gives tips for the hobby painter ?

 

I've done the hobby thing for a while...looking for professional level input...I want to stuff as much in as i can so when i do get to spray i have the best opp to turn the best possible product given my experience. thanks for replying.