What actually happens is the needle and fluid tip get rusty and transfers this to your paint. You may not see it on a black job, but you sure will on white. I'm pretty sure any gun you buy today will be compatible with water. If you're in the market for a new gun, you can borrow my Sata to get a "feel" for it before you buy one.
-- Edited by hemi43 on Monday 18th of March 2013 08:04:09 PM
The same gun can be used, as long as the gun is designed for water. What I mean by that, is that physically the guns are the same but some of the cheaper guns will have components that may be prone to corrosion. I have a SATA 2000 which I bought years ago before water borne paints were available, but because it's a high end gun, will work fine with water based products.
I haven't sprayed the waterbased colours but I'm sure any gun would spray fine as long as they were cleaned and dried after each use...especially if you plan on using the same gun for your clear coat....If you don't get the water out.... it'll look like someone threw a handfull of sand in your paint job.......Then you get to practice your polishing skills.
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I bought a mastercraft kit today off the clearance shelf at CT. Was not planning on buying one but it was $50 down from $249 because a "clip" was broken...which I cannot see a problem with either gun. Says something about water based on the Info sheet.
I plan on buying a good gun eventually...I've had a few of these cheap guns and they have worked ok for my needs so far...but when I paint my truck I plan on investing in something better like a Sata.
Thanks for the offer Dan...and the both of you for the info.
foam rollers are pretty compatible with most paints im aware of, dont know bout much of these sprayin paints, sounds like tv remotes that change the tv through the air and stuff. sounds like magic to me
