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Offline Bronk

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« on: June 23, 2007, 07:33:50 AM »
What I mean by that is any one who does it for a living. Specifically auto/marine/aircraft painters.

I have been spraying boats sail/power for about 7 years now. About 3 years ago   I switched from  devilbis to binks equipment. I've been using the Mach I SL hvlp with good results. However the quest for better is never ending so....

 I'm looking for a little input on sata spray equipment. I've been eying the SATAjet® K3™ HVLP digital. Since the AH BBS is such a fountain of knowledge figured I try posting. So any of you use sata equipment? If so, whats your opinion of  their equipment.

BTW 90% of my paint work is done with AwlGrip/Awlcraft 2000.

Ohh and nilsen, no I wont paint your boat.:p :D


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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2007, 08:20:38 AM »
Bronk,

The Mach 1 SL has been around for quite awhile, I work for ITW Industrial Finishing who owns both Binks and DeVilbiss, I work the Industrial side not the Refinsih side however I know the refinish group has several newer tecnology products that could help you.

I think its either the GTI Plus or Com guns, they may have different brand names.  Sorry for the commercial but I guess what Im saying is don't give up on Binks or DeV yet check out the newer guns before you make a decision on Sata. you might like what you find.

If your not in a hurry I can dig up some literature for you in PDF format.  Let me know.

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You know I just re-read your post, Im not awake yet, give me a city and state and I can point you in the direction of a good Industrial distributor that can help you out.
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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2007, 08:24:01 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2007, 09:04:50 AM »
I am unfamilour with Marine finishes other then varnishes

I'll just refer you to Hungry LOL

However
Binks makes damn fine machines
so he probably has access to resources I do not
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2007, 09:45:56 AM »
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Bronk,

The Mach 1 SL has been around for quite awhile, I work for ITW Industrial Finishing who owns both Binks and DeVilbiss, I work the Industrial side not the Refinsih side however I know the refinish group has several newer tecnology products that could help you.

I think its either the GTI Plus or Com guns, they may have different brand names.  Sorry for the commercial but I guess what Im saying is don't give up on Binks or DeV yet check out the newer guns before you make a decision on Sata. you might like what you find.

If your not in a hurry I can dig up some literature for you in PDF format.  Let me know.

Regards
Hungry
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Sales Developement Analyst  :cool:


You know I just re-read your post, Im not awake yet, give me a city and state and I can point you in the direction of a good Industrial distributor that can help you out.


Well since I'm in RI (smallest damn state) town wont make a diff .:p

Bronk

Edit: Did a quick check on guns you mentioned. Those appear to be gravity guns. When doing 30'+ boats, 1qt cup guns just don't cut it. Any others you can point me to?
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2007, 10:04:06 AM »
Have you ever sprayed gelcoat before?
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2007, 10:17:45 AM »
Both guns should come in Gravity or Pressure HVLP or Conventional the Com gun also comes in Trans Tech a version of LVLP (Low Volume Low Pressure).  

Look for a post monday around noonish. I'll get ahold of our guy that covers the north east.  Heres a couple in the mean time.

Bates Finishing Supply, Inc.
168 Ayer Road
Littleton, MA 01460
Phone: 978-486-9787
Fax: 978-486-9871
Website: http://www.batesfinishing.com/
Email: info@batesfinishing.com
Warranty Repair Service Center


Norris-Wiener, Inc.
90 Chelmsford Road
North Billerica, MA 01862-1345
Phone: 978-670-2501
Fax: 978-670-5633
Website: http://www.norriswiener.com/
Email: info@norriswiener.com
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 A few months ago I did a Trade Focus trip to Miami, we visted, Donzi Marine, Betram Yacht, Regal Marine, Renegade Boats, I think there were about 13 Boat manufacturers in all.  At that time we were focusing on new plural component machines for laying down the glass and resin.  No matter the location I can get ahold of our rep and find who he would reccommend.

 I'll admit ive been away from the application side for allmost 10 years now so I'm probaly not the best for recommending material, application equals gun, buy I know a bunch of people who live that stuff.

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« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2007, 10:18:34 AM »
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Have you ever sprayed gelcoat before?


Yes, one customer wanted his J-24 refinished entirely with gelcoat.
That entails sanding and buffing all gloss areas. Was quite possibly the most aggravating job I've ever done.

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« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2007, 10:21:20 AM »
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Both guns should come in Gravity or Pressure HVLP or Conventional the Com gun also comes in Trans Tech a version of LVLP (Low Volume Low Pressure).  Seriously give me a City and State.  A few months ago I did a Trade Focus trip to Miami, we visted, Donzi Marine, Betram Yacht, Regal Marine, Renegade Boats, I think there were about 13 Boat manufacturers in all.  At that time we were focusing on new plural component machines for laying down the glass and resin.  No matter the location I can get ahold of our rep and find who he would reccommend.

 I'll admit ive been away from the application side for allmost 10 years now so I'm probaly not the best for recommending material, application equals gun, buy I know a bunch of people who live that stuff.

Hungry

Tiverton RI
But anywhere in the state is fine.
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« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2007, 10:28:01 AM »
See my edited post above
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« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2007, 10:30:10 AM »
Thanx I'll get in touch with them.


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