Hello Pete , the ANI R150Q was the first mini gun I bought , in a 1.0 tip and it does a really good job , I’ve haven’t tried any base coat but I’ve used direct gloss and clear coat and for the money I give it thumbs up , great little gun

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger, 100% agree, a great value do it all mini gun that won't break the budget, cheers 👍

Cheers Pete 🍻

@peteshobbies5383

10 күн бұрын

You're welcome, mate 👍

Hi Pete, as you know I purchased the ANI 160Q with the 1.0mm tip based on your recommendation I’m a beginner to anyone else reading this, I missed that it needed more pressure than average I was using mine at 1.5-2.0 bar I got a good finish I used the gun on cellulose direct gloss, 2K direct gloss and also 2K clear as well, even with my mistake of setting a low pressure I got a good finish so much so I didn’t cut back an alloy wheel that I done. Thanks for the recommendation they really are a good gun to cut your teeth on to. Pete, great video as always mate cheers.

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I thought it would be good to take another look at these guns, they really are great value, lots of people read the comments which helps others, thanks for the support as ever buddy 👍

@Cavalier_Steve

2 жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 You’re very welcome mate. I thought I would add my comment to help others that are new to the hobby, and to give them confidence in going for the plunge.

I've agree with you Buddy, ANI mini guns is the best guns, and very affordable price.😍😍😍

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, as you know i have a big selection of mini sprayguns so it's good to take a reality check sometimes and appreciate you don't have to spend a fortune to get a good quality very capable spraygun, using these reminds me of that, cheers buddy 👍

I agree with you mate....ANI are great mini guns, and ive used most of them. Iam loving my Turbine system now....ive mastered it...spray beautifully.

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

So do you use your conventional sprayguns much anymore or just the new system 🤔

@mreightytwenty8709

2 жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 No mate only using the Apollo system now... I should have brought this system years ago. Low psi, nice warm constant air, less paint used. Quite great for mobile....Do you want to buy some guns...lol

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Good it's worked out as quite an outlay, its funny those time you think why didn't i do this years ago, it can be such a revelation you wonder why you didn't but we all live and learn, cheers buddy 👍

@mreightytwenty8709

2 жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 Yes it is all about the thinning of the clear coats...the gun atomizers great...Ill send you a e mail...

I was going to buy the tip needle etc for my smart repair DevilBiss guns but Sprayguns direct wanted £140 for each gun but I heard of the ANI 150 and at the time they were about £90 so I bought 1.0 tip gun for basecoat and 1.2 for clearcoat and they are brilliant. Just bought a new kit for it for £50 and its bloody great.

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, they are still imo the best mini guns around the £100 mark, as you say, they are really good and you can get complete tip sets with the cap for reasonable money and a service kit for £10, they like a bit of pressure particularly for clear but air consumption isn't bad so great for mobile guy's and chaps at home, cheers mate 👍

Sprayguns direct just came up with ANI Compact with a 1.3. R160 Body but with a big tip, please do a review on these and tell us what you think for us sprayers with small compressors.

@peteshobbies5383

4 ай бұрын

Hi buddy, yes, that's been out for a few months. It's available in 1.3 or 1.4 , I will try and get hold of one at some time to see for myself, cheers, buddy 👍

Pete glad you put the settings on do you get a fine finish with them guns mate I had the same gun got it from spray guns direct but haven't used it yet ! Pete spray gun direct sent me a pack of them rings out .

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, the rings don't go that offen, if they start to go you get some bubbles in the pot but it still sprays good 👍

Informative as per Pete a thumbs up from me 👍👍

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dean, each time i use these they bring a smile to my face and it just goes to show you don't need to spend loads of money to enjoy painting and get good results. These are still £100 all in which is excellent value and would cover what most people in the mini gun market need. Thanks mate 👍

@deanbrown7643

2 жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 when you get a decent gun in your hand it's an absolute pleasure to paint with . When it does all you ask of it the satisfaction is tops 😆😆

@deanbrown7643

2 жыл бұрын

Other painters where I work have often asked me if they can use my guns my answer is always no there set to how I like them don't want anybody else messing with them no 2 painters are the same 😂😂😂

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

That is so true; you get different feelings from different guns, sometimes i wonder if people think I'm a bit mad when I say certain things about feel and handling but it is important, and, as you say, when something feels spot on and performs it's an absolute joy, glad someone understands me 😁😁👍

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, 100%, things like sprayguns are very personal, if you let others use them they can sometimes never feel right again, of course the wife doesn't understand at all 😂😂

Pete how much air CFM do these need ? Please or is the compressor running none stop for bigger jobs say car full side, spray job thinking about getting one or to for 2k primer and base and 2k solid and clear coat thanks mate great info ,

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lee, these use around 130lpm so most compressors will run them, you could do a full side of a car with one but it would be quite slow so you may be better off with a full size gun, yes it uses more air but will cover the same area in half the time, if however you are waiting for your compressor to catch up these may be the answer as you will be able to keep going

Thanks for a great video. Do you change the pressure setting between sprayign primer, base and clear?

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Hi Henrik, Yes, I normally use for the ANI around 2.5 bar for basecoat and between 3 and 3.5 for clearcoat, works well 👍

@henrikbacke-hansen7365

Жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 thanks. How about primer?

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

That depends on the primer and the thickness of it, you will need to thin the primer out if it's a higher build primer as the tip is too small, around 2.5 to 3 bar should be fine

@henrikbacke-hansen7365

Жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 thanks. Much appreciated

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

You sir are a legend... bought this gun start of summer and after watching gunman on yt I set it wide open fluid n fan and 2 bar. As that's what he did. Struggled with base coat on my bumper and the clear was a nightmare trying to do that at 30psi.. I was using multi mix air dry clear and was insanely peely don't think there's much left after my wet sanding and polishing but looks ok.. trying to do my wings now and really struggling even with base think it's cause it's got a lot cooler, any way would you recommend 40psi for base and roughly 50psi for clear? It's crazy cause I bought this as I use a small compressor and hear it uses very little air lol. Great video mate just got a new fan ;)

@paulmc9314

Жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention I have the Ani r160 ;)

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, sounds like your having problems mate, the MM2 with air dry is a good clear, i haven't used air dry only fast hardener but the clear works will. I use normally around 2.5 bar for base, depending on colours etc but it's a good place to start, with clear don't be afraid to wack the pressure up on these, they really do like a bit of pressure, I normally use between 3 and 3.5 bar on the R160 depending what finish you are after. Try it at 3.5 bar and see how you go, if it's still peely slow down a bit and get a little closer to the panel, you'll get there it just takes practice. Also now it's getting cooler try heating the panels up with a heat gun before you paint and warm your clear up before you spray it, this helps it flow out, cheers 👍

@paulmc9314

Жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks mate.. heard multi mix is good so figured it's user error lol. Will be painting 2moro so will crank things up and let it rip.. thanks again for the advice will report back 2moro :)

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Think you'll find it will make a world of difference, yes, please let me know, it's good for me to know if it worked and others readying this , cheers 👍

@paulmc9314

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help mate.. that clear went on lovely at around 48psi 2 n half turns out n fan wide open. No wonder I was struggling so much in past this was sprayed outdoors at around 14c. Lovely finish I'm sold on multi mix now was dry to be handled in around 40 min

Hi any thoughts on using these for furniture (wood) painting projects ?

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Hi Derek, only thing i would say is materials used for furniture finishing is often thicker that the auto industry so the tip size may be a bit small on these. The data sheets for the products you use will have a recommended tip size for spraying, see what they say and let me know, there may be something else that would work better 👍

Hi Pete, excellent video, thanks! I just bought an R160/Q with a 1.2mm nozzle from spraygunsdirect (great company to deal with), and it feels like a nice piece of kit. Looking at the adjustments on it, there seem to be 3 "knobs" to twiddle, and I'm having troubles finding a manual or set of instructions as to what does what. One's at the back, and this obviously limits needle travel. I guess you set this to the maximum travel that you want, and then you always spray with the handle pulled back hard against it (ie you don't then try to half or 3/4 pull the handle back). This I get. There are then 2 more knobs. 1's on the side, below the paint cup. Does this regulate paint flow from the cup? I think I heard you say open this wide - is that correct? Finally, there's a little "tailfin" type adjuster, labelled 0 to Max. What does this do? Is it another to set to max? Beyond regulating max air flow and max paint flow, what does this third control do? If you know of a link to a good manual for this gun, or a generic one that's close enough, I'd be most grateful!

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, you are correct regarding the needle adjustment, if you hear me talk of "full fluid" that simply means you have no more left to limit the trigger. The one on the side by the nozzle is fan size, turn it in the fan will get smaller, out and it gets bigger, if I say full fan it's fully unwound so the fan is the biggest. The other lever at the rear is to adjust air pressure, if you are using the gun with a regulator at the bottom you want this wide open so full otherwise you will get false readings, hope that helps 😀

@ianinholland8390

Жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 Thanks Pete, that's exactly what I wanted to know, many thanks. I am indeed using a screw-on regulator (same type that you have), so that's teh one at the back nicely explained. I'll have a go with the fan size knob. Much appreciated!

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome mate, hope it goes well 👍

How about needle size spray gun vs recommended size for the paint. I have two mini paint spray guns with 0.8 and 1.0 mm nozzle size and the paint I am going to buy says that 1.2 to 1.3 mm nozzle size is recommended. Can I use that color or maybe add more thinner? Best regards from Sweden.

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy, you can use a smaller tip size than is recommended without problems, you may need to thin down slightly but i spray the same viscosity paint in a 0.6 as i do a 1.4, you will need to be careful if the paint is a course flake metallic as you may have trouble with a smaller tip but this is only if you are adding flake to the basecoat, for HS clears it may be necessary to add up to 10% thinners and make sure the clear is warm before you spray, cheers 👍

@MikaelJulin

2 жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 Thanks, you`re great ;-) Best regards from SWEDEN.

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Your most welcome 👍

Hi Pete, what is the small lever on top of the gun for?

@peteshobbies5383

10 күн бұрын

Hi Andrew, That's for the air pressure control, if you are using a regulator at the bottom of the gun, that should be fully open, so maximum air pressure, otherwise your reading at the bottom will be wrong, cheers 👍

I paint 1/5th scale rc bodies…. I need something that is slightly bigger than my current airbrushes. I have been looking at mini guns… i would like a 0.6-0.8… and good quality not not expensive. What would you recommend? Thank you

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy, If your after something to cover larger areas then the ANI R160 would do the job, it need quite a lot of pressure to get the best results so it may seem a little crude in comparison to airbrushes but it can give good finishes and isn't that expensive, another one to look at is the AZ4 Impact Junior which is a little bit more expensive but very good and a little more refined, cheers 👍

@respirologyrc

2 жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 the az4 looks fantastic. Thank you for the recommendation…. Do you happen to know how wide of a spray it shots? Also is the spray adjustable?

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

The AZ4 comes in various tips sizes and 2 different caps, the one in this video is 1.3 and has quite a wide spray pattern, from memory it's around 190mm, the smaller tip versions with the different cap has a smaller pattern, the spray patterns on most sprayguns are adjustable but you get the best atomisation at full fan so it's best to buy a gun that has a pattern size that you want rather than adjust it down, in my opinion anyway

Hi Pete, interesting review on the difference between the tips. I'm thinking of buying a 1.2 tip for my ANI R150 Q. Are the R160 tips compatible with the R150 body and would you recommend this as a potential upgrade? My current R150 is the 0.8 tip with the single air holes either side. Appreciate any advice :)

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, no, the tips aren't interchangeable so you will need a tip set for the R150 not the R160. The difference in fan size and material output is significant between a 0.8 and a 1.2 so will be much better if you are doing bigger things. The output of the 4 hole cap is also significant so it may be better to bite the bullet and go for a new R160 rather than go for a tip set, funds willing of course

@edsmith7003

Жыл бұрын

​@@peteshobbies5383 thanks for getting back to me so quickly Pete, it's much appreciated 👍 Based on your experience would you recommend either opting for the R160 or Devilbis flg5. Based on the air consumption I've seen other people recommend the flg5 over the R160 for small workshops. I'm only running a 25l tank @ 8cfs at the moment, so don't want a really air hungry gun. I'd be interested in your view. Thanks again for your help and keep up the good work 👍

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, i think you mean the F160 if you are comparing it to the FLG5 as they are full size guns, the R series are mini guns. The F160 does use more air but it's only a little and is a better spraying gun. You will struggle with the compressor you have with either of these guns to be honest, they will use 8cfm easy and you only have a small reserve in the 25lt tank. What are you planning on doing?

@edsmith7003

Жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 nothing too big to be honest. I'm just looking to spray kitchen doors and other small pieces of woodwork and metal work at the moment. Based on your comments I think I may be better off sticking with what I have (ani R150 0.8 & gf3 1.0) I'm fairly new to this praying game, as you can probably tell 🤠

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

There's quite a jump between the mini and full size guns so if it's smaller bits and you have a small compressor then yes, you may be better off with what you have, if you want a bit more then simply going up to 1.2 R150 or getting a 1.2 R160 may be all you need

Hi Pete. I bought the R160Q 1.2 quite some months ago to spray my bike tank etc. It works fine with base coat but I'm finding with clear coat I cannot avoid orange peel. I have the fan set wide open and pressure around 35-40psi. Was wondering how far you open the fluid as your clearcoat was coming out really nice in this footage? And was you using reducer? And what are you using as a turntable, please? Thanks 👍

@peteshobbies5383

7 ай бұрын

Hi Mate, Try this around 50 psi for clear coat if you want a flatter finish, even a little more. See how that goes. If it's still no good, try moving slower and / or moving a little closer to the work. I use full fan and full fluid for clear coat on these and most clear applications really, hope that helps 🙂

@m2895

7 ай бұрын

​@@peteshobbies5383 thanks; will give that a go 👍

@peteshobbies5383

7 ай бұрын

@m2895 Let me know how it goes. This little ANI does like a fair bit of pressure for clear coat 👍

@m2895

7 ай бұрын

​@@peteshobbies5383yeah, I've still got some fairing parts to do so will feed back to you 👍 But Pete - that turntable! What are you using as I need one for future projects?

@peteshobbies5383

7 ай бұрын

@m2895 Sorry, I forgot to put a link 🫣, this is what I use. it works really well for loads of stuff. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6uXqMeYgNvIfcY.html

Hiya Pete the ANI's did a fantastic job of the base and clear, I think you would be hard pushed to get a better finish if you used the DV1s or the SRI ProLite. I have got a ANI R150 1.2, I think it was the second gun I bought but I just couldn't get on with it mainly due to me not knowing what I was doing and incorrect settings, back then I thought every gun had to be set to 2bar but as you said the ANI likes a higher pressure up to 3.5bar. I really should get it out and try it again now I have more experience 🤔 Now to my usual question Pete 😁 do you have a code for that colour as it's quite nice, don't tell me it's purple rain again 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ 😂

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, you have used that colour before i think, because we are men of a certain age i can't remember if you have and neither can you 😂😂, getting old is fun isn't it 😉, it's BMW X08. Would be worth getting it out and having another go with it see what you think, as you say you've go much more experience now so will get on fine 👍

@JohnWD40TC02

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah!! I can't remember mate, it's not saved in my paint scheme software (all the colours I've done or like are saved) but maybe it's one that I bought 🤷‍♂️ when I was younger my memory was spot on and never forgot anything but these days if it isn't on my list on my PC or iPhone then it's forgotten about after 10mins 😲🙄🤦‍♂️ I'll have to dig the R150 out and see if it's usable, just need to remember where I put it 😱🤔😂 Oh had my covid booster on Thursday which hit me a bit hard, feel like I've got covid! 🥴🤭

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

@JohnWD40TC02 When/if you do find it I'd be interested to know if it has 2 or 4 holes in the air cap air horns as it makes quite a difference to the fan size and fluid delivery. I had my booster last Saturday along with the flu one. I don't normally get any reaction from them but i feel like rubbish at the moment, the kids came over on Saturday as well and one was coughing and sputtering all over the place so i think I've got some of that as the wife has it as well, we have done the tests and it's not covid so, like you, not much playing with the paint at the moment, chin up buddy, you'll turn around soon 👍

@JohnWD40TC02

2 жыл бұрын

Yes mate I'll have a look at the air cap and let you know, I think I know where the gun is so hopefully I'll dig it out tomorrow. Hope you soon feel better Pete, I've heard a few say the booster is giving some side effects I only had the booster but I do feel very flu like and very tired/drained but if it helps me stop getting covid and stop me spreading it to others then it's worth it. These vaccines are not just to keep us safe but to help us keep others safe 👍

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% mate, well, hopefully you'll be back in the booth soon buddy 👍

Any idea how much paint to do a hayabusa motorcycle with base,clear ?

@peteshobbies5383

9 ай бұрын

Hi Mate, I would guess around 1.2 to 1.4 litres of ready to use base coat, clear around the same. It obviously depends on a lot of things, but that's a rough guide

@joehiatt1992

9 ай бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 Ok, thanx,I kinda was thinking about the same.

@peteshobbies5383

9 ай бұрын

@joehiatt1992 It's always handy if it's your own bike, and you intend to keep it to have some extra basecoat, as long as it's solvent and you keep it in a sealed container it will last years so you know you have an exact match if you need to touch up a panel or whatever, 👍

Do you still think f160 in 1.2 is a good gun for single panels?

@peteshobbies5383

10 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, do you mean the R160?, the mini gun? , if so, then yes, it's still a great little gun. It's gone up a little, but so has everything else. I thought for a moment your avatar was a 1000 Exup, but it's the one before it, the Genesis, I had an Exup for years, lovely bike

Hi, Pete. I am looking to buy an ANI f1/N Super. Have you ever have any experience with that gun? and I only have a 50L air compressor. will it be enough?

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hazman, yes, i have used one of the F1/N, they are a very good value spraygun, the body is the same molding as the F160 , they use a reasonable amount of air, what's the CFM of your compressor? , and what are your planned projects? Cheers 👍

@hazmanhatta9964

2 жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 my compressor delivery is 230L/min so about 8 cfm. Just like you I'm planning to restore old motorcycles. Here in Malaysia ANI is already considered high tier and the R160/F160 is too expensive for me. I have only used chinese made gun before which I find inconsistent and either have too much overspray or leave too much orange peel.

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have available in Malaysia the ANI GF3 min spraygun? , they are a great little gun and not that expensive; you will be able to do smaller parts, and most bike tanks with what you have with the bigger ANI gun as long as you start with a full tank of air, it's not ideal but you should be able to make it work, the GF3 will work fine with what you have, greetings from the UK buddy 👍

@hazmanhatta9964

2 жыл бұрын

@@peteshobbies5383 yes there is a local seller but they usually charge double the original price which is why I will buy from spraygundirect anyway. I think of buying a GF3 1.0 and F1/N super 1.2 and spare 1.8 tip for primer. I never found any review on the F1/N super just the F1/NS like you did. the difference is the super has a full metal fluid tip while the NS just has half metal tip and half like a plastic membrane which I am not sure will last long. Have you had problems with the NS membrane thing behind the fluid tip? cheers mate

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

No, haven't had trouble with the fluid tip, the tip is brass and that is the bit that unscrews, the plastic part stays there unless you remove it to clean, i thought the only difference was the air pressure adjustment on the gun which is missing from the cheaper one but i don't own a F1/N i have only used one, i know the air cap is the same on both the cheaper one's and is different to the F160. I would recommend a 1.3 in the bigger gun, Malaysia is i think quite warm and humid so you will need a higher delivery

Hi pete, where can i buy r150?

@peteshobbies5383

Жыл бұрын

Hi buddy, you can't get the R150 anymore, it's replaced by the R160

Your Technique is. ...HORRIBLE Dry edges everywhere

@peteshobbies5383

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Buddy, we all do things different ways but i don't get dry edges so it works for me