For all those who like to paint... a great deal:

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2006 E320 CDI
1998 S320
1987 190E 2.3-16

1990 300D 2.5 Turbo(sold)
1987 300SDL Turbo(sold)
1987 300TD Turbo(sold)
1987 190D 2.5 Turbo 5sp(sold)
1985 190E 2.3-16(sold)
1984 500SEC(sold)
1984 230TE(sold)
1978 240D(sold)-Miss it!
1972 280SE 4.5(sold)

have you ever used one ??
im in the market for a new gun and was thinking either devilbiss gti or the Shapre plaitium

How does the Astro work??

Well Ive used this one twice Its the only HVLP gun Ive used. I got it at a pro bodyshop supply house and they said a lot of guys use them and not to bother with the higher priced ones unless I will use it a lot. If you are painting a lot like once a week then I would say go for one of the guns you mentioned. If you will use it once a month or less than the astro would be fine. You are going to get a similar finish either way. Im sure in a paint booth under ideal conditions the higher priced guns will give a more "perfect" finish in the right hands but unless you are a painting pro I doubt you will notice a difference. I have a few other astro pneumatic products and they have lasted well under lots of tough use. You should do research on the web in a bodyshop forum, you will learn a lot. I dont know what you will be doing with the gun but I found this website to be great: http://www.seanet.com/Users/clauded/tips.html

Good luck!

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2006 E320 CDI
1998 S320
1987 190E 2.3-16

1990 300D 2.5 Turbo(sold)
1987 300SDL Turbo(sold)
1987 300TD Turbo(sold)
1987 190D 2.5 Turbo 5sp(sold)
1985 190E 2.3-16(sold)
1984 500SEC(sold)
1984 230TE(sold)
1978 240D(sold)-Miss it!
1972 280SE 4.5(sold)

What kind of paint were you spraying with that? An acrylic laquer? Just curious to know what kind of paint works well with that gun.

Ken300D

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1982 300D at 351K miles
1984 300SD at 217K miles
1987 300D at 370K miles

Yep. thats what I used. You can also use the 2 stage paints. I also sprayed primer with it. It works with all automotive paints.

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2006 E320 CDI
1998 S320
1987 190E 2.3-16

1990 300D 2.5 Turbo(sold)
1987 300SDL Turbo(sold)
1987 300TD Turbo(sold)
1987 190D 2.5 Turbo 5sp(sold)
1985 190E 2.3-16(sold)
1984 500SEC(sold)
1984 230TE(sold)
1978 240D(sold)-Miss it!
1972 280SE 4.5(sold)