The Perfect Paint Gun for the Price!

[@fredthompson2846]

I’ve been painting for 36 years and gotta say bottom to top is the way to go. When you go bottom to top you see your overlap way better than top to bottom cause top to bottom you will lose your pattern by the cup somewhat . Meaning less likely to run and get a better even pattern overlap

[@gabehurst8604]

Bottom to top has helped me so much on doors when painting in my at home booth. I lack lighting and it has been a task trying to find my wet edge from top to bottom. This is the truth.

[@jkrak6990]

@fredthompson2846 I agree so much!

[@davidmcgraw1294]

I've been painting on cars ..and industrial stuff for over 30 years..I was aviation certified for Bell helicopter ..Boeing and Bombardier..I also done powder coating for about 4 years ..I mostly used Devilbiss guns and for the past 8 been using a teknaprolite ..don't like it ..but couldn't afford better until recently when I bought a Sata x5500..but im restoring a 67 plymouth gtx and saving the new gun for it . I have been following you for a while now and you seem to have the same style as o do paint from bottom ..heavy on clear ..high pressures ..but man you can paint ..im having troubles with paint match and cloudiness in silvers ..but our v.o.c crap is different here in Canada ..that coupled with my old gun and getting older ..now 51..eye sight diminishing and painting in an old garage are not helping ..keep your videos coming ..im learning a lot ..you are awesome 👌 👏

[@splash5974]

Im in Canada aswell...I use a Tekna Prolite every day! What do you mean by cloudiness? Try tightening up your overlap and drop coat/orientation coat is important. This will get your metallics to layout properly. On the Prolite i spray coverage coats at 20psi and about 17psi for drop coat. Thats with a 1.3 tip and i believe im running the TE20 air cap.

[@foxbodyboys4483]

@@splash5974 where in Canada are you? I’m in Vancouver

[@splash5974]

@@foxbodyboys4483 Eastern Ontario

[@mikelknight799]

don't "save your gun" for your new resto job get use to using that gum and work out issues on lesser jobs rather than on your prize.

[@Ninjump]

Hey man I just want to say thank you for all the work you put into these videos. I had a furniture business and have now transitioned into construction and homebuilding, but learned a lot here about finishing conditions and surface preparation. Be well!

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy

[@maksimchukhanenko6850]

@@PaintSociety Hey what you think is better Kiwami4 vs Astro Euro Blue?

[@markmikheyev6730]

My teacher always trained me to start at the bottom just so you know your covered but I have been starting up top so I can see how things are going then when I get to the middle of the panel where it’s harder to I have already learned how things are going and it helps me finish everything good even thought I have trouble seeing

[@04hulatt]

I work in a factory that builds presses from the ground up...and I'm their finish painter and I was told to start from the top when you spray if you paint from the bottom it can Lead to runs.

[@francsg7622]

Thanks for the videos Brian, I really appreciate them. They help a beginner like me stay motivated until spring time when the weather returns to a reasonable temperature. I think as a beginner and watching your videos probably one of the best instructional items I’ve learned is what not to do. Lolol…. Actually that’s a complement and the truth. I hope you have a great weekend.

[@laux89]

I'm 32 and I'm planning on going back to school to study this stuff. Just wanna say that your videos make it sound more awsome everyday and just wanna say thanks 😊

[@PaintSociety]

Thank you! Good luck in school

[@lukeferrara3110]

Thanks for the videos! I am an electrician by trade but fell in love with automotive work the last 5 years. Want to re paint a 90’s 4 runner and trying to learn all I can. As a tradesman I think it’s awesome all the advice and tips you give to help people love your trade. More people should follow your example. Tradesman are not too common nowadays.

[@brianthomas4532]

The w400 with the maroon cap is a Lv-wbx. They have a larger fan pattern than the original w400 with the Lv2 cap, and the bellaria with ba4 cap.

[@bosshawg7427]

Definitely not an even playing field

[@natedean5815]

I started spraying in the furniture restoration world. Kinda fell in love with it. Now moving towards automotive spraying particularly motorcycles. Thanks for the info. Keep it up.

[@grazianotoma4408]

hey Brian in your hands all the guns look like the Iwata ws400. in my opinion one of the best developed guns. Thank you very much for the video, see you soon

[@zerodays9081]

Best channel on youtube. Thanks again.

[@bostongorge3507]

Thats it you sold me a decent gun at a good price I already ordered it off amazon im a beginner an didn’t know absolutely nothing about guns an which one to go with but you definitely help my choice out 🙏🏾🙏🏾 i appreciate your videos thank you

[@gregoryjowers3629]

Brian the iwata spray pattern size look similar to the devilbiss gti pro lite.thanks for video and spending your hard earned money to make these videos for other people 👍

[@darrenheading7046]

The Bellaria is an amazing gun for the home painter or Pro.

[@RollingThunder808]

I think spraying bottom to top is easier to see the dry line because you're eyes are looking down on the spray. If I'm painting the whole car on the last coat I would finish on top to minimize the overspray from the sides. I thinking of doing an extra last coat just on top because I like to start from the top and there is less chance of a run on the horizontal surfaces.

[@PaintSociety]

Actually that makes sense. It’s funny that I actually do that as well. To see the wet edge

[@redneckgamers8148]

I just said the same thing and scrolled down to see this

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Brian Is great ! Humble and good ! …. Inspires confidence

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

I ordered my direct from Japan…. Same as my Bellaria W-400.

[@RaulRodriguez-zp2oe]

Best teacher ive seen. Thanks

[@wesco123]

Thoroughly enjoy your craft. Value all of the descriptions, discussions and best advice. Such an intriguing discipline. Simply lovely results. Admire the true pros 🏆👌

[@chrisheffernan6600]

Brian, I really enjoy watching your videos. You have such a wonderful talent. I think you have sold me on this spray gun. Outstanding work for $200.

[@Desertduleler_88]

Just brought this gun, l haven’t regretted my decision.

[@dusty6700]

I only spray from bottom to top if I have to so that I can keep my wet edge. I find it easier to watch reflection of my lights (to see if I'm spraying wet or dry) if I start at top and work my way down.

[@HackMasterBlaster]

I’ve had this gun for a few years and it does spray really nice for the money.

[@stevenfreriks5776]

Love your videos, and really appreciate what you’re doing here! Planning to paint my ‘73 Bronco this spring, so watching your videos is like a course for me!

[@plantpoweredhealth9383]

I love my Bellaria, had it for about 8 years. I just painted Mazda Soul Red Crystal 46V on my sons Subaru GC8, it did the black wet on wet primer, ground, mid coat and HS clear all through a 1.3 tip absolutely perfectly. I think the newer gun you are using is a bit lighter and saves a little bit of materials and uses a bit more air. I'll probably keep using what I've got but might get another Iwata if I need a second gun. Love the Bellaria though..

[@jamessakimae9655]

differences between the new and old model is the overall weight, a redesigned air valve, and supposedly they reduced the pressure at the cap by 0.5-1.5bar. from the data sheet perspective they're both the same gun

[@mitchellferre1652]

I think the Kiwami4 is made in Korea, the Bellaria was obviously made in Japan

[@bosshawg7427]

The Kiwami4 is made in japan. I have one. It is just an ergonomically updated gun. The fluid tips even are the same.. I've swapped them just to see​@mitchellferre1652

[@floridaroadracerguy]

I paid just under $200 for the HF Black Widow (Sata knockoff). It has a little bit bigger fan than this Iwata but the Iwata quality is probably better.

[@novabig]

Thank again Brian for explaining what needs to be done and how to buy the right equipment. I appreciate your link to the items! You're the best!

[@jorgealves230]

Wow! How does that not run? 75% overlap. That’s a lot of clear at one time. You are a wizard

[@PaintSociety]

Thicker clears don’t run as easy

[@MrDuLukes]

Brian is speedy. It's like movin your pc mouse, you don't look at your hand, then screen, then hand again, and so forth. Your hand and arm just move, your eyes on the prize, always follow close behind, where the paint hits the area. Look ->with

[@aaronhogan2371]

I was lucky to pick up two Bellarias second hand from two different pawn shops. One clean and the other caked in candy and glitter, but cleaned up perfectly. I also picked up a Kiwami but it's a siphon feed gun. I couldn't find much info on it but assumed as it was physically smaller that it was going to be a smaller fan and a slower gun. Perhaps better for stuff like motor cycles, bikes and odd jobs where you don't want to smash on the paint. Haven't used it yet as I'm not up to that point in the project but might have to find something else to paint just to have a play with it!

[@jiujit49]

Your videos are very good with the camera on you, don't lose that. I can see a lot of detail, ty very much

[@crazee6821]

I paid $269 plus tax ! Love this gun ! My next gun will be the DeVilbiss dv1

[@stevenconsulo5076]

I couldn't find one on Amazon. They have a LPH80. THANKS for sharing all of your knowledge. I really appreciate it 🙏

[@scotthewins5341]

Great work as always. How do you feel this compares to the ASTRO you used a while back? Thanks again.

[@208flatbedOO]

Man you make anything look easy! You da man!

[@MrDuLukes]

Hey Brian, awesome video. I think you really explained and showed the vital points very well. I have to agree with you, I've been doing this job since sep 2010, and I love it. When I paint, I like to start from the top, simply because I'm already standing up most of the time. But to be honest, I never saw any difference in starting positions. What does make sense, and I know you mentioned it before, but I think you could emphasise even more, is starting from away of your filters, moving towards them. Even if you are doing some DIY, without any filters, or real ventilation. Open a door or window, move from furthest to closest. You have to let some ventilation in though, let the fumes get out. Having the biggest fan is really worth it, so be wise, follow Brians advise. Invest in your tools. Paying "a lot" once is usually cheaper than paying "less over and over". A question back at you Brian: In Germany, we are really car crazy. We like our rides to look good. So painting ANY edges is vital. Colour and clear. I paint edges from 3 sides basically - front, edge, back. I never really see you emphasise that too much, how do you handle that with like a dismounted front bumper, or a round fender edge ?

[@dogemcmoon9644]

If you get the chance please do a full review of the FLG5, for base and clear. I've been loving it. And it's only about $150

[@thesearcherman6652]

And ANI 160 at same price.

[@djkilla5988]

Good ideas flg5 not à lot of vidéos, can you please do à full review and gîte your opinions ? Thanks u very much

[@PascalCrypto]

The gunman did a review for the ANI F160, FLG5 and the Iwata AZ3 HTE2. FLG5 and F160 are both very good for their prices, F160 has a bigger fan.

[@bosshawg7427]

Actually, there's quite a bit of FLG5 videos from various users. It's probably a more versatile gun than others in its class, but I can tell you now that its best application tip size is 1.4 vs 1.3. The fan is wider with the 1.4 and lower pressure is needed to wet the panel.

[@quinnadamarczuk2525]

I like it Brian... great show to show us all what you have to offer... still turned out great with that gun ! With fun!

[@domtrabucco7612]

Great job on the vehicle - great video!

[@juanbarajas2728]

I just bought the air gunsa, it arrived yesterday and cant wait to use it. It is my first paint gun. I know i will love painting so im adding this one to my wish list so i keep growing

[@philtucker1224]

Did you already have your own compressor? - how much did it cost please?

[@juanbarajas2728]

@@philtucker1224 not yet. Im going to buy a used one from a friend It is a 150lt, 2hp 3450rpm with doble pistons. I dont know the cfm but i think it is suficient for DIY. Here, new ones are around 800$-1200$, he is selling it to me for 550$

[@jessevillegas9527]

dude i couldnt agree more with your statement about painting very well said. I bought a sata 5000 very good gun and went the cheap route with some backups in case i had a seal rupture or failure on my main setup. went with the black widows cheapy's from harbor freight and was forced to use them a couple weeks ago and i was pleasantly surprised they worked very well and have come a long way since the first versions. I'm definitely gonna try this one out thgh

[@PaintSociety]

Exactly. Thanks for the comment Jesse

[@mikelknight799]

Watching you lay on paint is like watching Bob Ross relaxing and you make it look easy like hey I could do that. LOL

[@ratzo9063]

Great video its always nice to see reviews of spray guns since there are so many options to choose from it would be nice to see more videos on the fuji or apollo turbine sprayers

[@victorwilks88]

My dream job Brian...you make it look easy.....

[@joansparky4439]

I would be way more interested in the air supply side of things.. the gun at the end is just the tail of the big dog that is upfront, especially for DIY'ers. Dry+clean air at high volume for a pro/amateur gun in the HVHP/HVLP range is hard to achieve for someone who doesn't have a professional booth to spray in.. Personally I live in the Tropics, so dry air at high volume is especially hard to come by for me here.

[@jackross7_11]

I’m just now starting out this is the gun i spray with. It’s not to bad hopefully I can upgrade soon.

[@836dmar]

Price has nearly doubled on these now as well.

[@richarddechau4200]

Brian as I watched you spray the clear, the fan looked very uniform

[@Andy-From-England]

Nice one Brian be honest im not a sprayer I just enjoy watching

[@husky1239]

Thanks for the review Brian and a nice job

[@jamesbigica375]

spraying with a smaller fan is always better. i’m impressed with the kiwami update from w400. it definitely looks more cheaply made especially the nozzle snd cap. sprays the same but i would bet my last dollar it won’t be as durable over time

[@AB-C1]

Nice job again! Cheers! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😎

[@seapantaipainter8592]

Hi brian..gti prolite or iwata bellaria classic plus w400,which one the best..i want to buy it

[@mitchellferre1652]

Both are great !

[@mikeymike3240]

The first pattern was perfect 🤩 man. Beautiful fan of paint. Not a bad wee spray gun guys

[@DoyleShadduck]

It’s an Iwata, of course it sprays awesome.

[@Mufasa1v1er]

Thanks for the quality Brian God bless

[@DrFiero]

You were saying top->bottom or vice versa? The fact that you went bottom to top at the back, top to bottom in the middle.... and it all looks perfect... proves that it really doesn't matter! :D

[@PaintSociety]

I’ll start bottom to too and while I’m painting I just keep it moving. Makes no difference to me

[@CountyGarage207]

Thank you for the video Brian. I'm just getting into painting as a hobby, I have some experience, but not a lot. I think I'll invest in this gun.

[@timothyaiken9752]

looks great I'm going to be painting a service body I've ordered

[@TG5879]

I'm just painting snowmobiles (hulls, cowls etc). Man that seems like a perfect gun for me. ?

[@GraysonAndDave]

Man I feel a lot better about having bought this when they first showed up on eBay 😂. I wanted a Bellaria but prices had started going up even then. I haven't had a chance to use it and got it way back in May for around $260 shipped and it looks like pri es are even less now. I may grab another one. Thanks for all these awesome vids!

[@rickl6697]

You do beautiful work !

[@trentdawg2832]

I spent $100 for mine 2 years ago , it came with a case and 3 different size spray tips….I love it

[@jimfeaster4837]

Nicely done....

[@kval6632]

I start at the top because I have a downdraft booth

[@hectorsanchez2524]

Do you prefer this gun or the harbor freight black widow?

[@stangreer4629]

Love the videos, you have taught me so much, Keep them coming. I painted right out of high school about 25 years ago. I am starting again because I have missed it; I was looking at the east wood P500 Primer gun and the lph400-lvx extreme basecoat orange cap. I have an 80 Gallon compressor 7.5 hp air is not a problem. What are your thoughts on those two are would you recommend something else.

[@luisdiaz9142]

Can you drop a link below for the plastic used on the car? I loved the idea of throwing plastic over the whole car and then only cutting off the area/areas youre going to spray 👌🏽

[@Gegsite]

Hey Brian! How it compares to the FLG5 ? I have to say I was amazed how wet you did the first clear coat. I just make a quick pass to make it tack and then I make it wet thats all. The finish is as always flawless. Great job! Greetings from Hungary.

[@bosshawg7427]

The Kiwami4 chews through more paint than the FLG5. Atomization is very close with the Iwata nudging it slightly. Keep in mind the FLG5 was designed to run at 35 psi, though most don't use it at that pressure.

[@dieterich6533]

Nice music 👍 always great advice on painting

[@johnbankston3967]

Hi Brian, I placed my order for Monday delivery. Looking forward to trying out this new gun! Thanks, John

[@PaintSociety]

Good luck John!

[@glock-yf8ed]

Beautiful paint job and music😝

[@alliho2243]

I would love to see how that gun sprays silver metallic. That would be the selling point. Although at 25psi for base, without a booth it would be a blast of overspray in comparison to guns like DV1.

[@shugg0517]

"Heart of a Teacher" Dave Ramsey

[@jimfeaster4837]

Great videos !

[@fvalle90]

Killer video again! Hey Brian could you make a video specifically on technique? I've been told that once I make a pass I should be releasing the trigger from material back to air move towards the overlap and going to material. So air, material, air, material. I believe I noticed you do this accouple times in this video but not sure. THANKS 👍

[@PaintSociety]

It’s really personal preference but I prefer to keep it moving so there aren’t any changes in the air. Notice how I never really stop the whole time

[@fvalle90]

@@PaintSociety Thank you for the clarification. I'm having trouble to adapt to the technique I mentioned. I do see it possibly being beneficial spraying primer or blending within a panel for small repairs and save on material and to keep it as small as possible. I'm glad you mention it's more of a preference thing rather than right or wrong. 🙌

[@MrDuLukes]

@@fvalle90 Basically there's 3 techniques: Carefully let go of the trigger, as you described, so you get: paint, air, paint, air... Turn your wrist out. So you never let go of the trigger, just turn your wrist to the right or left. Do a combination of the above. In my opinion, I have to agree with Brian, it's pure preference. Try out the techniques if you like, see what feels best, and what gives you the best results. Try out with "easier colours" like black or white, and work towards silver and 3-coats.

[@fvalle90]

@@MrDuLukes Thank you for great insight! 🙌

[@deandye3255]

I never heard anyone say Orientation coat i looked it up but they talked about spraying pearl paint and blending paint . Can you explain I will be spraying a whole car one color Black ( base coat clear coat ) Also i never though of spraying toward the exhaust you taught me something just like always keep up the great class

[@yunked210]

Awesome channel Thank you!!

[@OsvaldoJimenez-m2d]

LA HE BUSCADO Y NO LA ENCUENTRO SOLO UNAS MUY CARAS,,DONDE,,,GRACIAS BRIAN..

[@Gifted0488]

Great job on this one!! I have all of the old w400 and lph400 air caps minus the purple and the bellaria fan is between the lv2 and wbx caps in size. This new gun seems to be the same as the old bellaria.

[@td2791]

I would love to see this model (appears to be the 13BA4 or 14BA4) compared with the V14WB2, which iwata markets as having better atomization characteristics. I am about to purchase a gun to repaint my truck, but dont have $800 for a supernova or a DV1.

[@markbarton4344]

On the list, gotta go check it out. Thanks Brian! As always great tips. Now you got me wanting to try bottom to top, usually do top to bottom. I'm a tall dude and seems to work for me, but I will try the other way eventually 😅.

[@PaintSociety]

Give it a try and let me know how it goes! I sometimes get dry spray on the lower panels so I like to focus on those areas first

[@fernandorosales2418]

Dammit! I was about to drop the cash on a DV1... and not you've got me questioning which one I should get.

[@brianthomas4532]

Are they legal to use here in the U.S. though? I dont think the bellaria or regular w400(non Lv) are.

[@vbkapousidis]

What is your recommendation for the an air compressor specs to use the spray gun in a garage painting setup? PSI? CFM? Minimum tank capacity…60 gal?

[@Matt-nq4du]

This is all on the internet, 60+ gallons but the more important part is cfm matched to your gun, probably 12-13+ cfm @90 psi

[@kingdavid4725]

Which is better, my friend, Billaria or Kiwami?

[@faustsmith]

Please let us know how the WBX aircap for this spray gun sprays the high and ultra high solids clearcoat when you get one to review. Thanks again.

[@Harlo86]

Is flash time affected from being in a both vs garage? Since the airflow is better in a booth should we wait longer in our garage?

[@stepheno9569]

Good question.

[@splash5974]

Depends if your garage is cold or if humidity levels are high... Im assuming your using solvent base coat? I spray in both conditions, except at work we use waterborne paint. I wouldnt recomend that outside of a booth... Give yourself 10-12 mins flash time between coats. If you think your garage is a bit on the cool side, do a 15 min flash. The booth is just a more controlled environment compared to a garage.

[@Harlo86]

@@splash5974 thank you, it's been around 60 to 65 in my garage recently

[@ddkhan1595]

Wich lacquer you used send me pictures plz I'm your friend from Pakistan Wich is the sprayer gun for final cot for lacquer plz I'm waiting

[@stoptheirlies]

Hi Brian, I noticed you didn't mix any clear base with the black before the orientation coat? so all you do for the orientation coat is what? drop the pressure a bit and be further away? doesn't that mean it will land dry? Thank you. Bob

[@adriandeb2710]

Looks great brian, i know in the past you did a couple of videos using a fuji and apollo hvlp furbine system, would you be able to to one comparing the 2 brands side by side to see what one comes out the best

[@victorbelmares2722]

I'm looking for a third gun just for base i have a sata jet 5000 for my clear when you sprayed the base it looked like it sprayed nice

[@Titans2138]

how come I can't get a good spray pattern with my basecoat? It's split unless I really lower the pressure. The manual says that 29 psi is best. I think my clear coat spray patterns were okay. Maybe I'll use my finishline for base and kiwami4 for clear. Manual says either the pressure is too high or the paint is to viscous. It's cheap restoration shop brand paint that's mixed 2:1 with reducer

[@peacefulpets9938]

Can I paint a car using that paint gun and a desalt pancake Compressor? Thx

[@OGSHAKER2020]

Hey 👋.. bud novice here i can rattle got that good hand.. but what you recommend this gun or that harbor freight SPYDER i believe for bout the same $$ .. PLEASE LEMME 🙏 KNOW BRUTHA

[@jon6537]

Hi i bought this same gun and as you say you are here to inspire us, with that said I will be painting my truck in candy very soon in doing so I would like a more professional gun where cost doesn't matter. which one would you buy if you were going to use it for years on end. ps nice vids

[@AMO248]

I'm not finding parts or different air cap sets for this gun. Their website doesn't even list it?

[@jamessakimae9655]

It's a Japan exclusive gun iwata USA does not carry, you can find parts on ebay

[@badredfire3valve944]

Where do you purchase guns and the cups and adapter from? After watching your vids I believe I can do this.

[@user-un5my5bw4j]

I have really been considering a kiwami4 1.8mm or a wider4 1.8mm for a primer gun. I have the dv1 clear and dv1 base as well as dv1s for cerakote and was using a devilbiss flg 1.8mm for primer but i simply do not like how it sprays high build. I feel the kiwami or wider will do much better for me

[@MarcBchannel]

I would get the wider4. The wider4 has a different air cap for the 1.8. The kiwami4 has the same air cap as the smaller nozzles and its not great for spraying high build primer

[@subver6787]

Do you put something on the gaps of the gas cover and doors.

[@dhanbahadur5430]

Good job 👍