Thread: What brand paint gun for polyester primer?

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Am considering using polyester primer on some areas that are wavy on my car. Can some of you recommend a good gun for applying the high build stuff? Thanks

While I haven't used nor own one... a lot of guys rave about the Harbor Frieght Purple gun... I think it's like 20 - 25 bucks??? Supposed to work great for this type of job.

Originally Posted by Deuce4dad

Am considering using polyester primer on some areas that are wavy on my car. Can some of you recommend a good gun for applying the high build stuff? Thanks

I prefer a Devilbiss Finishline FLG4 Gravity Feed for all of my primers.


Bill S.

I got one from Summit for around $50...............it has the large needle in it for shooting high build primer. I shot my car with that primer and it worked great.

For spraying slick sand I use Sata's polyester gun with a 2.5 tip.

It looks like there are several options out there. I have seen the DeVilbiss Finishline ads, and know the Sata brand is a good brand. I didn't know they offered a polyester model. Will the Summit or Harbor Freight do an adequate job of spraying the polyester? I know the Sata with 2.5 should do well, but probably will be the most expensive. I think the DeVilbiss runs around $175, but only has a 2.0 tip.

go to northern tools and pick up a vaper 2.3 . it is about 45 bucks. great gun for high build or polyester . i use it to shoot epoxy and figured it would last a few runs. 3 years old and still sprays well.
the hf purple gun works extremely well for target practice . for shooting paint it sucks. waste a lot of material .

X 2 what Shine said.
Have put many gallons thru the Vaper 2.3 I have

Northern has a Vaper 2.3 with a plastic cup #19023. Is this the one?

That's it.

just remember you must rinse the gun between loads .

Got one on the way. Thanks everyone.