Hey guys! The number one question I have been getting in the comments is what settings are the gun at. Fluid wide open Fan wide open Pressure 35 psi Air valve on the bottom, wide open

Thanks for a very honest evaluation. I built a multi-million dollar construction company starting out with Harbor Freight tools... still have some of them. I progressed to pro quality as I could afford it. I’m tired of snarky comments. A rock is a hammer in the right situation! God bless.

That gun is actually about 7$ if you use the coupon LOL I’m impressed

I’m glad you didn’t absolutely bash it on every level just because of the price, like most youtubers that do these types of videos

I was an auto shop teacher, I had students do a paint project( dented mail boxes) to give them some idea of body work and paint. We used these guns with really good results. From primer to clear coat. Getting the mix and pressure right is the key. Thanks for the video!

Service Writer to Customer: "The total for the bumper paint will be $800." " By the way, it was painted with a $16 spray gun!"

People who disliked this video overpaid for their spray guns lol

Brian’s distance & overlap has the accuracy of a robot. He makes it look effortless. Gun may be ok but his skill set is the main reason the paint looks excellent. I found it helpful to practice the motions with the gun connected to the hose before actually spraying to develop some motor memory. Thanks for all bout videos.

i painted a front fender of my car with a high end DuPont metallic paint and clear coat using one of these guns and got totally professional results on the first try with this gun. That was 16 years and the job still looks beautiful.

This guy is going to quickly move to the top of people's choices. He's very friendly, knowledgeable and explains things quite well.

10% tools 90% skills

I switched to them for cabinetry because when they start acting up you can chuck them....maintenance free!

I’ve used this exact gun but for spraying wood projects, both clear and color have been ran through it. A single gun has lasted me over two years just using lacquer thinner/Acetone for clean up. It’s long retired now, but for $16 ($12 with the coupon when available) you won’t find anything better in said price range, guarantee you that much. You are correct about the gun needing to be cranked way up, which is annoying. However if you use it a couple times for random projects, it’s not bad. If you are new to spraying, you could easily learn on it without breaking the bank, but eventually I’d upgrade to something more quality.

Used that gun to paint a complete engine with eastwoods 2k matte black and i gotta say I was impressed. Never used a paint gun before and I set it up wide open everything at about 35 psi just like you and the results were outstanding

Just painted my miata with this gun. very happy with the results. clear coat didn’t turn out the best but i’m pretty sure it was the actual clear coat itself. After adjusting and learning how to spray it’s honestly a good gun

Good to see a bumper being painted like this with the same hang position as on the car. So many people dont do this and change the metalic laydown against the adjacent panels. I Used to us a clothes stand with thick welding rods and my colours were always spot on against the adjacent panels.

The greatest calligraphers do not care what quality of brush they use. - old Japanese saying.

I’ve always been one to believe that the major factors in a good paint job are; the quality of fluids used, the skill of the painter and the regulator. This vid just goes towards solidifying that idea. The only difference the gun makes is like he said - Ease of use and longevity.

For a $15.00 dollar gun you did an amazing job on that bumper ! it looks really good.

I used this to paint a Telecaster guitar body and for small projects like mine, it is pretty good. I have even used their mini detail spray gun but the bad thing about those are they are real tricky to clean properly but they have their place among hobbyists. Brian is right. I wouldn't trust it to paint a car but for little jobs, it's pretty decent.

I've never sprayed 2K, so I don't know it's spraying characteristics, but for lacquer, this gun has been incredibly good to me. There are some little tricks I've had to learn, but for a cheap gun I bought on a whim, I've never felt the need to replace it. If I thin lacquer about 10%, this gun lays it down nearly perfectly, and with a few fog coats shortly after my last wet coat, the finish flows out and has almost no orange peel. Especially if I fog coat between every wet coat. I'm considering using it for my first automotive painting attempt. I'm pretty confident that if I carry over the little tricks I use for lacquer, I'll be able to lay down a damn-near-perfect finish. To anybody reading this and considering the gun; Buy it and use it. Give yourself some time with it to learn its needs, don't try anything too serious until you know the gun well. But I think if you're patient and give it a chance, you'll be impressed with what you can do with it. I build 2k-3k custom guitars and use this gun on all of them. I get absolutely flawless finishes with it, though I do have to do some minimal wetsanding/buffing. But that's to be expected with any gun, even the top dollar ones. Just takes some experience.

I just love this channel. I do a lot of rattle can spraying on quad frames and fenders and the information shared in your videos have helped me tremendously.

Just in time! Goin to try some painting on my car for the quarantine period. Appreciate the video. All the way from the Caribbean, Trinidad. Respect!

Been running a body shop for 9 years. I use a devilbiss tekna for my clear and a devilbiss gti for my color. I bought this exact gun for 14.99 yesterday at harbor freight. And I’m seriously astonished with the results. This gun is amazing. Only thing that bothered me was the special wrench wasn’t included lol. Lots of grease inside the gun when you buy it. Make sure you clean it really good before first use.

This is my husband's account but I'm the one always making the comments. I like the explanation on this video and how easy he made it look using the HF paint gun. I'm not painting a car or anything bit but have my little home projects that I truly believe this paint gun will be very handy. Thx ☺

Looks good enough for me...i would be more than satisfied if i could duplicate that finish!

Perfect timing I’m pretty decent with rattle cans and while I have so much time on my hands right now I’m gonna fix my hood that’s got blisters under the paint. This will help me thank you!

Man, you make spray painting look easy, plus the quality of the viideo and the info/tips you give are priceless...And in top of that, you still give advise to change the "I can't paint mental barriers". You have a new subscriber and THANKS!

Hey this harbor freight spray gun can so from primer to clear, including metallic, candy, and base. I have been using this very gun for 15+ years most recently painted 1992 Ford LTL 9000 Log Truck and 2004 Ford F250. They have primer, 3 different metallic base colors, Rudy Candy Red, and Clear coat. Would love to share some pictures with you Brian. Candy paint and Clear need to have 44psi air to lay either of the 2. As long as the gun is properly cleaned and stored it will last through years of painting.

I've used it before I was amazed of the results

Thanks for posting these videos. You were a huge help on making my paint project turned out the way it did. I didn’t know how to set a spray gun until now or how long to wait between coats.

Huge fan my man! Youve taught me so many important details in my learning journey. MUCH appreciated

This just proves aside from materials and prep, what you pay for in a paintjob is the painter's experience.

Worked great on my Minneapolis Moline tractor , school bus yellow . And yes it is hard to adjust the flow pushing more air than I want . But 9.99 on sale use and toss .

4:00 am & I’m up watching this . So oddly satisfying 🥺

Just used this gun and your tutorials to diy paint my door and fender. Turned out pretty good. Thanks

Thank you for showing that clear coat can be actually applied in a gloss finish with such cheap gun. Every single time I tried to paint something for my cars, I failed in the clear coat step, the end result had massive orange peel. I have the feeling that it is hard for the gun to atomize the clear, rising the pressure kind of helped a little bit. Never added thinner to the clear, maybe it’s worth trying.

Those guns are great for what I have used them for from simple stains and clear coats on wood, painting theater sets and custom fabricated items that I make in my shop.

They work awesome even for the DIYer. Great results with it painting a Chevy Small Block and a Jeep Straight 6. Used thick ceramic engine paint and a homeowner grade little air compressor. Paint went on beautiful.

This means your technique and professionism takes the gone to new levels! good work!

Thank you Brian. I own that same gun. Your tips are much appreciated.

My dad, three uncles and grandpa all did body and paint collectively with about 175 years experience. So I know body and paint a little. At the end of the day, a major portion of the quality comes down to the person and their talent. Followed by materials. Tools, although important do not make the majority of the paint job importance. I was never good at body. Paint I became ok. But it definitely ended with my dads generation.

I painted a complete car with this gun I didn't even have to color sand it that's how nice it layed out for a 15 dollar gun

Your videos are always on topic and useful, thanks

Greatly appreciate your knowledgeable product reviews!

Thank you for this. I will be repainting my '06 Mazda 6 hood Black Ebony and considered using this gun as I don't own any. Even after my dad lent me his excellent gun I considered buying and using this anyway, just to avoid the hassle of trying to return something better than the condition in which it was borrowed. But when you said, "don't use it to clear coat a hood" I said, "welp! That settles it!" Thank you for saving me all the frustration and great video production....Subbed!

What a great outcome! I am restoring an antique tractor implement on my channel right now and using that same paint gun. So far I've only shot primer with it but it's done great so far! I also believe it's a great option when working on a project with a budget in mind.

Like your paint booth and your sweeping back and forth was mesmerizing. Your summary reminded me of driving to work and seeing a couple riding $5,200 carbon fiber bicycles. Never saw them again. I like to get into some activity as cheaply as possible. Can’t ever tell if I’m going to enjoy something.

If you're GOOD at what it is you do, whether you're using cheap tools or high end... you're gonna do good... no matter your craft or trade. FACTS!

Harbor Freight is a poor mans paradise. Got. Quite to paint my faded hood and roof on a small single cab truck for $3,000. My response: “she ain’t winning any beauty contests and she’s only worth $1,500. Will have to try out the $16 gun.

Why was I just talking about getting a new paint gun and then I go on KZfaq and see this vid, my phone listen to me😂

Thanks, Brother. You give this carpenter some hope!

He's right about these dirt cheap guns internals being eaten away over time by the paints, and other consumables. But they pay for themselves after one job. I used them for years in a industrial setting. They do the job.

I've used that gun before numerous times and got great finishes

I bought the two HF guns (small and large) back in 2005 to paint my $90,000 airplane.. Came out great. I'm still using those 16 year old guns for repairs and spray jobs today. Of course I only use them a couple of times a year on average but they still work almost as good to day as when they were new.

Great video. I like your explanations and frank assessment of this cheap gun in the hands of a newbie. Good stuff, keep it coming. Hadn't heard, "Don't over think it, it's just paint!" before and got a laugh out of that Thanks Brian. smart move doing this on the loaner car.

Great job and video. Thank you for posting it.

I painted my Ranger in the drive way and it turned out amazing its a good gun.

I’m considering painting my car this summer. I think I’ll actually get this one. I usually like to stay far away from Harbor Freight, but I’m actually very impressed! Nice job 👍

It looks perfect from here! The settings of the gun is everything in my opinion! If you know how to set the gun and paint, this gun does the job!

I think a $700 gun in my hands wouldn’t work as well as a $15.00 gun in your hands. I just bought one and will be happy if my results beat rattle cans. Thanks Brian, I really benefit from watching your videos!

It looks great to me, and for that price it looks excellent ! Sometimes i wonder why those paintshops ask 450 dollar for spraying a fender, let me do it with this one and i will be happy !

I use these guns for primer/sealer, and spraying stuff like por-15. I was honestly surprised how well they work 😆

I just blended silver metallic and then clear with a 10$ gun. Absolutely no one except the ones that are doing this as a profession could tell it was made by me . And it was the first time using paint guns and compressors. After watching hundred of vids on KZfaq. But coming from spray cans and 1k clear junk this type of working and with this type of tools is piece of cake

Thanks for all the great content been using harbor freight gun for a while going to step up to better gun

That wrist action is fluid bro. Straight fluid... Noice

Bro, what? 3.5? That looks good asf.

Great paint job, also love your work in The Mummy.

Thanks for the great content Brian.

Glad you mentioned you used 35 psi. Good review!

we have to protect this dude at all cost! damn his telling the Truth Apir!

Dont you love it when a KZfaqr makes a video about ” how it’s going to come out “ let’s seek the results etc and in the title it already had the answer but .. you keep watching and realize the video was so damn good it didn’t matter if you already knew the answer ?!

When I first started painting semi trucks, didn't have any money to buy a good spray gun until my 4th week. I used This spray gun to paint commercial heavy duty trucks and delivered good results. Its all about the Painter, but it make the job easier to use an expensive spray gun.

Hello Brian the great.😄 Another great video this will help for a lot of people who's looking affordable spray gun. See U next video stay safe coronavirus. We love you bro. have a wonderful weekend 🤗🤗🤗.

First,from the UK great timing.in this crazy time we're having.👌🏻

I was watching this video and then my neighbour came and we watched it together. He said that this video changed his life and touched his heart. I then went and rented a projector in a big field and all my villagers watched it and it changed their lives too. We all are so grateful. Thank you for this video!😊

I used these cheap spray guns for several paint jobs the biggest difference is in the painter who adjusts for temperature - humidity-paint quality ect. This bumper looks fine!

I think spending the paint gun for $15 or even less is amazing for smaller projects! I think you're 3.5 rating is fair for other Professionals who use the gun every day but it's a 5 for weekend DIYers!

wow man the experience shows. looks good

Enjoyed this video so much that I watched it again.

Glad you put those gloves on and then touched your face at 2:44. Makes it all worth it. 😂

Especially for a motorcycle or small stuff this gun will do just fine

I love what you did with the instructions. 😆

I’ve painted a lot with a brush and roller, I’m ready to start spraying stuff. Great video, I like you style! Subscribed!

1:16 Everyone’s dad when they buy something that requires assembly

I love painting/body work it’s been in the family so long I remember helping my grandpa every single morning on summer days lol. About to get into it and take it serious 🤘👍

I love the music in this video as Brian sprays away !!! Makes you wanna get up at 2am fill a gun and start spray painting :)

Been painting for over 50 years and what he says is so true !!!! It's the user !!!!

I didnt use a regulator and got a perfect paint job💯

I've seen lowrider guys use this gun with impressive results, I guess it it the painter after all 😄 good video

Thank you,you explain everything very well and honestly.

Hey paint society.i must say that i watched your videos all the time and i really learned a lot and enjoying them. You explained everything so easy and make it easy to understand..your jobs are very well done also. Keep up the good work and keep putting out those videos.thumbs upppp.i subscribed to your channel to get all your posts.

One thing they don't mention is you better have a condensate collector somewhere down the line if not you're going to get water in the paint

it's all in the painter I say :) I have used tons of cheap guns from HF guns to lowes Husky guns to some more prof guns like the tekna .. started with a binks 7 back in the early 90's still have a couple of them lol... great guns .

First minute into the video and I've already liked and subscribed, what magic is this!🤣

i'm going to be painting my semi truck this summer and if I can get it looks half as good as your 16 dollar gun laid it down I will be stoked!! Great video bro very informative appreciate you...

Great for primer long as the primer isnt thick or requires a 1.8 or 2.0 fluid tip. Also great for just sprayimg base or clear on a beater or whatever

to me skills the most important and powerful instead of expensive and branded tools.

I purchase this gun a few years back just for curiosity because i was skeptical since it was only $15 i tested with dupont chroma base paint/clear and i was actually impressed how good it works the spray pattern is not wide like the more expensive paint guns.i always painted with SATA guns they really last.but this $15 gun is perfect for DIY projects.

You make it look so easy great job