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TOOL REVIEW

SATA Spray Equipment
SATAminijet 4400 B

The compact paint gun is versatile, easy to clean,
and performs a quick spot repair.
by Sara Scullin, Editor

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The SATAminijet 4400 B from SATA
Spray Equipment is a compact
spray gun that is ideal for large repairs
to small detail work, especially in
areas of difficult access. For users
trying to touch up a small scratch
on the edge of a panel or just small
stone chips in a blend area, the fan
size is flexible, functional, and easy
to adjust, according to the company.
It is designed to ensure finishes in
various fields of application, and
the SR nozzles are suitable for spot
repairs on vehicles. The spray gun
is balanced with its ergonomically
shaped handle. The fan size and
shape with the 1.2 SR nozzle size is
also suitable for spraying UV primer.

THE REVIEW:

E

ric Shaffer, owner of
Thomas E. Brown Inc. Auto
Body Werks in Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania, has done collision
work since 2004. He began his
career at Browns and purchased
the shop three years ago. Painting
and refinishing are frequent tasks
for Shaffer and his technicians. He
learned quickly that a mediocre paint
gun won't cut it in the long run.
"It comes down to atomization of
product, function ... and overall usability," Shaffer says. "I'm not saying that you
can't get a good result with an [inexpensive] gun ... but what's the longevity of it?"
He says the 4400 B is a "small gun
with a huge impact," adding that the
tool is "versatile, easy to clean, and can
achieve spot repairs quickly with a
flawless finish."
The SATAminijet 4400 B arrived at
Shaffer's shop with all the necessary parts

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and accessories. He was pleased with the
unit's high-quality packaging, additional
gun tools, and RPS (Rapid Preparation
System) cups. Before use, Shaffer placed a
high flow air fitting on the unit and filled
the SATA RPS cup. He said the paint gun
fit in the palm of his hand and was easy
to spray.
"What most people don't know [about
the 4400 B] is it's really versatile; you can
use it in the paint booth for a base coat,

you can put clear coat on with it, even
down to priming small areas," Shaffer
says. "So really, you can use it in every
aspect of the business. You're not going
to spray a bus with it; you're not going to
spray a whole truck. That's not what it's
for. But if you're focusing on spot repair
or something small that you just need to
get done, it's the perfect tool."
Shaffer also uses the gun as a UV
primer, urethane primer, and sealer, in
addition to base coat and clear coat applications. He notes the product fits all three
sizes of SATA RPS cups, just like a fullsize gun.
For Shaffer, the SATAminijet 4400 B
offers a lot of value in a small size.
"To put it in perspective, the 4400
B is a must-have gun that you can use
in multiple areas of a repair ... and did I
mention less waste?" Shaffer concludes.
"When you find something that works
well, you stick with it."
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