Spray gun recommendations Options

[bbrock]

I've been using the cheap Harbor Freight spray gun just to spray epoxy primer inside internal cavities that won't be seen, but now I need to get a better gun for the rest of the project. I'm leaning toward the Devilbiss StartingLine kit because it comes with a variety of tips but reviews are all over the matt. I'm pretty impressed with the results @aggiezig got with it. Eastwood's Concours 2 gun also caught my eye. Wondering what others might recommend. I want to keep the cost under $200ish. I'll be spraying PPG Deltron line paints (DCC single stage and DBC basecoat with DC clear) in silver metallic if that makes a difference.

Thanks!

[bbrock]

I really appreciate all the info here. This has been a HUGE help! Between this, and doing more research online, I think I've settled on the Devilbiss FLG4 670 Finishline kit although I wish it had a 1.4 mm tip instead of the funky 1.5 mm.

I was leaning heavily toward the 3M Accuspray but shy away from disposable stuff and do worry that tips might not be available if I do another project in 10 years. It is also hard to find honest reviews on that system because 3M has FLOODED Youtube with sponsored reviews or their own promotional vids.

The Startingline still looks like a decent option but the Finishline looks to be a little more consistent quality and better product for not too much more $ in the grand scheme. The Gunman likes it anyway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I can't justify anything higher end than the Finishline though. In the 30 years I've owned my old suction feed gun, I think I sprayed one car and two other small projects. Likewise, I can't justify 2 guns for base/clear to spray just one car. If I planned to do more painting, it would be a different story.

Thanks again for all the input. It really swayed me toward a decision. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)