Best Clear Coat Spray Gun for cars: SATAjet 5000 vs. Devilbiss GTi-PRO LITE vs. Sagola 4500
What is the best automotive paint gun for basecoat and clearcoat?” is a common question among refinishers. The SATAjet 5000 B, Devilbiss GTi-PRO LITE and Sagola 4500 Extreme are considered the best automotive paint guns for refinishing and body work. This article provides information and a review. Since the Tekna Prolite is identical in construction to the GTi-PRO LITE, it can also be considered a Tekna Prolite clear coat gun review.
Note: It is NOT intended to select or award the “Best Refinish Gun,” but to provide technical information for comparison.
Note: An updated article is available that reviews the best automotive paint spray guns that include SATAjet X 5500, Devilbiss DV1 and Sagola 4600.
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Table Comparison: SATA 5000, Devilbiss GTi-PRO LITE and Sagola 4500
| Model | SATAjet 5000 B RP/HVLP | Sagola 4500 Xtreme | GTi-PRO LITE |
| Atomization Technique | HVLP, RP | HVLP, EPA | HVLP, HIGH EFFICIENCY |
| Nozzle Sizes | HVLP: 1.0, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 2.2 mm RP: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.5 mm |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6 mm | 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 mm |
| Body Material | drop-forged aluminum, chromed | forged aluminum, anodized | forged aluminum, anodized |
| Air Consumption (max.)* | RP (290 lpm/10 cfm) HVLP (430 lpm/15 cfm) |
LXT 01 (255 lpm) LXT AQUA (280 lpm) LXT HVLP (400 lpm) LXT CLEAR (330 lpm) |
HV30 (465 lpm) TE10 (275 lpm) TE20 (350 lpm) |
| Cup Capacity | 600 ml [20.3 oz.] | 650 ml [22 oz.] | 500 ml [17 oz.] |
| Weight (with cup) | 528 g | 695 g | 629 g |
| Air Pressure Gauge Precision: | ± 0.10 bar (digital) | ± 0.2bar (digital) | ±0.1% (digital, “separate device” DGI-501) |
Features & Technical Specification
Sata
- Designed in cooperation with Porsche Design Studio
- Gun handle of digital version is identical in size to standard model
- Body surface is pearlchrome coated for easy cleaning
- Optimized round/flat spray control, i.e. switch over from round to flat can be realized with ½ turn.
- Air cap quick change system, removal of air cap with one turn only
- Service Manual (*.pdf, source: manualslib)
- WEB: www.sata.de
Sagola
- “gasket-free”: there are no gaskets (interior or exterior) at the closures between air and fluid
- Single piece packing gland: design avoids early breakage of gland, easier cleaning
- Parts Breakdown (*.jpg, source: Sagola)
- WEB: www.sagola.com
Devilbiss
- 25% lighter than its predecessor GTi-PRO
- Coaxial linear air valve eliminates need for separate air and fluid control valves
- Traditional needle packing replaced by self-adjusting system
- Service Manual (pdf download, source: Devilbiss)
Video Review: Sagola 4600 Spray Gun
