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Old 03-14-2011, 12:06 PM
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Default Touch-up Spray Gun that Uses Film Canisters

I remember seeing a cute little touch-up spray gun that vacuum feeds paint from a 35mm film canister. The compelling thing about it is that all you do to clean up is throw out the canister: no paint ever touches the sprayer mechanism.

I know I've seen it somewhere but I can't seem to locate the supplier. Does anyone know where to buy it?

In a related question, does anyone have negative experience with this gun? Would you recommend that I not get one?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

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Old 03-14-2011, 12:33 PM
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I think this is what your looking for: http://www.skygeek.com/ats-sa-pp01.html
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Old 03-14-2011, 12:34 PM
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Default Film cannister?

What's a film cannister?
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Old 03-14-2011, 12:38 PM
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I bought mine from Van's. Seems like it was $10. It works very well for shooting small parts or a quick touch-up, and , as you noted, cleanup is very simple.
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Old 03-14-2011, 12:51 PM
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What's a film cannister?
Arg. Spelling is my enemy: "canister". (Or, perhaps, an oblique reference to a technology that's sooo 20th century? :P)

Thanks everyone (even RV7Guy) for the quick responses. That's exactly what I was looking for.

- John

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Old 03-15-2011, 01:27 PM
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Looks nice, where can one get film canisters anymore?
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Old 03-15-2011, 01:35 PM
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Looks nice, where can one get film canisters anymore?
Try the paint store???
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Old 03-15-2011, 01:41 PM
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I've got a query into the supplier on that very topic as they do not appear to list the canister or pickup tube as available accessories. I'll post back when I get the answer.

Edit: Film canisters seem to be available at any number of places: Google shows a bunch of hits. Still, the pickup tube is a consumable for the little gun and it'd be nice to be able to one-stop shop for all the pieces.

- John

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Old 03-15-2011, 01:58 PM
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Instead of "film" canisters, you can use plastic "pill bottles" from the drug store. Be sure to ask for the non-child proof caps.
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Old 03-15-2011, 02:20 PM
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Check eBay for 35mm film canisters. Also, you might be able to get some from a store where they still process film (look for a place out front to tie up your horse). I got two plastic bags full for free a couple of years ago.
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