IDED my gun *Sharpe 775*

fusername · Post by **fusername** » Fri May 02, 2008 11:07 am

ok, so all I know it is a devilbiss, as that is stamped on it. I also know it is old, and I got agood deal on it because it was full of several years dry paint. I finnaly think I have cleaned the whole thing, and a rebuild kit would be peachy. if not, atleast a manual would be nice. the paint cup is underneath it, and i really doubt its aHVLP, those are too expensive for me to get for free, right?
the devilbiss website was no fun

looks kinda like taht but older, and with what i think is a pressure guage on the bottom near the inlet

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Sat May 03, 2008 7:23 am

does it have any casting numbers?

Post by **doc** » Sat May 03, 2008 8:00 am

Or pic of the actual gun? I have someone to ask. If no numbers or identifying mark, a pic will really help.

The older the paint gun, the fewer models and variations there will be. DeVilbiss has been in the business for a long time. Today they make dozens of models. But until the HVLP revolution manufacturers made many fewer models and the technology of those models was basically the same. You may be able to find an overhaul kit that will work even if it is not exactly for your gun.

doc

fusername · Post by **fusername** » Sat May 03, 2008 9:51 am

no numbers that I can find. Any tips on where to look?

I'll see if I can borrow a camera tonight.

Post by **doc** » Sat May 03, 2008 11:41 am

The one in your posted pic has what appears to be the model id just in front of the 2 knobs. Your older unit may not have the 2 knob setup, but look in the same area. Not there? Look everywhere on the unit - top, bottom, under the lid - everywhere. It will be odd if has no markings, I think.

doc

fusername · Post by **fusername** » Sun May 04, 2008 6:19 am

It was a little crusty when I got it, ill take a second look, maybe I have uncovered something.

namelesswonder · Post by **namelesswonder** » Sun May 04, 2008 6:25 am

should be able to download full size there

BUILDER · Post by **BUILDER** » Sun May 04, 2008 2:24 pm

That gun you have pictured is a SHARPE model 775. the model # is stamped on the right side of the handle just below the fluid and pattern knobs. I have that same gun sitting in my lap right now. Anything else i can help you with just let me know, good luck, BUILDER.

fusername · Post by **fusername** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:41 pm

yeap, numbers were on the other side right there. Builder, you have any good information on the gun? I figure I'll google it, but what do you think of it? planning on doing some quick and dirty painting w/ it, a baja and a bus. never used a gun before, so this should be interesting!

fusername · Post by **fusername** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:44 pm

so sharp and devilbiss are two different companies then? or is sharp a product line? I am having trouble finding much info on this.

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Sun May 04, 2008 10:20 pm

Sharpe is now owned by Graco.

The earlier stuff is golden and was commonly produced in Germany.

You will have a regional field rep who can do a physical inspection.

http://www.sharpe1.com/sharpe/sharpe.ns ... +Local+Rep

They sell tons and tons of guns.. their sales staff is top notch.

http://www.sharpe1.com/sharpe/sharpe.nsf/Page/Home

OR

If you do some digging on their tech support (inside sales) you may find an old timer who can tell you your consumable parts just by description or emailed photo

http://www.sharpe1.com/sharpe/sharpe.nsf/Page/Manuals

Has all manuals and service kit numbers

http://www.sharpe1.com/sharpe/sharpe.nsf/Page/Support

Is a support fourm.

http://www.sharpe1.com/sharpe/sharpe.ns ... sk+Dr.+Gun

IF you totally run into dead walls, I live local to their new parent company and could bring yours to the factory.
http://www.sharpe1.com/sharpe/sharpe.ns ... Contact+Us

fusername · Post by **fusername** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:01 am

well, spelling their name right would deffinatly aide my search

sharp != Sharpe

thats some great info, thanks MN

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:17 am

No problem...

I went through tons and tons of issues trying to locate an original Cobalt before they went big time.

Then of course I needed seal kits etc.

Timmy

perrib · Post by **perrib** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:06 pm

It looks like a JGA 502.

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:27 am

Graco has superior customer service.

Call them at

1-800-SHARPE1 (1-800-742-7731)

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