Which Ryobi spray gun to choose?

[Herrenovacation]

Hi bunnings workshop community hoping someone here can give me some decent advice. 

I have never used a spray gun, but i want to spray my back colourbond fence to match the other fence. I have a decent collection of ryobi tools so I would prefer to buy a ryobi product so which of the following would you recommend, have you used either and what are your experiences? 

Ryobi AIRWAVE Gravity Feed Spray Gun

or

Ryobi AIRWAVE Suction Feed Spray Gun

Thanks, looking forward to hearing what the brains trust think. 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Herrenovacation,

Assuming you have an air compressor that you can attach to these spray guns, they are both good options with the main difference being the size of the canister and the method of feeding the paint.

I can't say I've used these specific tools myself, but the Ryobi brand is fantastic, and I have a number of their tools that have served me well.

A couple of things to note about these sprayers are that they will require you to thin out your paint slightly so having a larger canister will mean less time spent mixing. The downside to having a larger canister is that it will weigh more when full and consequently will be a bit harder to control. It shouldn't make a huge difference, but it is worth noting.

If you don't have an air compressor, an airless paint sprayer like this Wagner W100 Wood And Metal Paint Sprayer or Ozito 400W Power Paint Spray Gun. Unfortunately, Ryobi does not currently sell an airless paint sprayer.

Allow me to tag @Nailbag, @Dave-1, @JoeAzza and @Tinker_Bell to see what they think.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Jacob

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @Herrenovacation 

Sadly I do not have any spray paint guns as yet (my tools are ozito as well so I am behind the 8 ball)

However, I have seen several questions regaurding the same questions you are asking and Ryobi really steps up in ease of use and quality of spray. I would follow @JacobZ's recomendations to be awre of as in thinning the paint and weight of the gun while using.

Dave

[Nailbag]

Hi @Herrenovacation 

as @JacobZ mentioned for those models you need an air compressor to run those spray guns. For well over 10yrs Ryobi AU has been attempting to launch a high-demand one+ spray gun. But the paints over here are very different in viscosity to those overseas and would require a regionaly modified gun which hasn't been a cost effective option.

If you do have a compressor, then some things to consider is your tank size as it has a major impact on being able to supply a consistent air pressure for an even spray output. The gravity fed model will be more consistent in paint supply (DIY models) that the bottom/suction feed one. Personally as being a semi-experienced user of spray guns, compressor models are far less forgiving over electric models at the lower price-points.

I've uses a few corded models starting with the Ozito model Jacob suggested. My mate swears by his, but I wasn't impressed and took mine back for a number of reasons and swapped it out for a more expensive Wagner model. The difference was chalk and cheese. easy to use, adjustable spray output and direction and easy to clean. Mine is about 3-4yrs old now but would be equivalent to this model. thats not to say the cheaper one Jacob linked isn't as good.

As @JacobZ mentioned, you need to dilute the paint for spray-painting. Once you get going painting a fence, you will refill countless times and come up with your own system. Mine was to fill the spare tank to a particular level. Then add a measured amount of water was poured in and stired very well. Screw it on to the gun and spray. The instant there was any sign of splats of paint, I would stop and refill.

What you need to be conscience of is wind and over-spray, not just on your own property but that of your neighbours. Don't underestimate how far a light paint spray will travel. Timber fences are far more forgiving over a colourbond surface as far as applying too much and getting runs. I had an old paint brush on hand to attend to these.

Nailbag

[Tinker_Bell]

Hey @Herrenovacation,

We are also Ryobi lovers at our house but chose Wagner as they specialise in paint spraying products and I love my Wagner W100 Wood And Metal Paint Sprayer. It has been a great beginner tool for spray guns as it is very easy to use, fair price, and worked great on my fence! I did try to use it on an interior wall and let's just say my skills for the paint/water ratio are just not quite there yet... (there was a ton of splattering). But on a fence, those splatters are easy to hide as the timber soaks it right up. While I don't mind corded, it would be even easier without one. 

Tinker_Bell

[Herrenovacation]

Hi All, 

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and new years.

@JacobZ @Dave-1 @Nailbag @Tinker_Bell 

I thought I would give you all an update after the very helpful advice you all gave me last year.

I ended up getting a Dulux RapidFinish Wagner spray gun (I think it was a promo product) for Christmas, and I love it, it was so easy to use.

I have now painted my colorbond fence and couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Check out my project here. 

[MitchellMc]

I have that gun, too, and it's been great @Herrenovacation.

Many thanks for your update. I'm pleased to hear your project was successful.

Mitchell

[Nailbag]

Nice work @Herrenovacation Those Wagner guns at any price point are so easy to use and especially clean.

Nailbag

[Nailbag]

Hi @Tinker_Bell 

I tried one of those types of sprayers when I had a stack of internal doors to paint and had a similar result of the occasional splattering, which mainly only occurred as the paint was running out. You really need a high-quality gun and know the correct method of application. After being unsuccessful on my first door, I stuck to my rollers and brush. Having to use water-down paint isn't ideal anyway as you want doors to have a good thick coat of paint. But outside on the fences etc, how good are they!

Nailbag