Iwata Supernova Review

Iwata Supernova WS400

If you’re looking for a high quality spray gun that conquers all types of automotive paints, the Iwata Supernova offers everything you need. 

With precision and high paint transfer efficiency rates, this premium spray gun for cars will crush your clear coat projects.   

Let’s take a look at the Iwata Supernova WS400. There are a ton of reasons to pick this spray gun as your clear coat workhorse. 

Iwata Supernova Review 

 Iwata is one of the most trusted names in spray guns, known for delivering consistent quality and durability. The brand is committed to helping every painter find the right tool for the job.

Whether you’re working on an artistic project or tackling something more industrial like automotive or house painting, Iwata has a model that fits. The Iwata Supernova WS400 stands out for handling thicker, more viscous paints—both water- and solvent-based—with ease.

Every Iwata spray gun is engineered using high-quality materials and designed to perform at a top level. The brand regularly incorporates cutting-edge technology to give painters better control, improved atomization, and a more refined finish. 

Iwata WS400 Design and Set Up

The Iwata Supernova WS400 set-up is the first thing that many people notice. The design uses a Pininfarina blueprint that makes this not only an effective piece of equipment but a nice-looking one, as well. The design itself balances ergonomics with performance.  

With this design, the Iwata introduced a new paint cup system that is easier to release, as well as a nozzle technology called LV technology which delivers more paint, faster, but, reduces overspray at the same time. 

The grip is ergonomic while the gun itself weighs around a pound. You won’t suffer from hand and wrist fatigue when working on longer or more detailed projects. 

We love that you can use this adapter to attach the DeVilbiss D cups system to you Supernova.

The gun itself is built with rust-resistant parts that makes this tool last forever. 

The Iwata WS400 CFM requirements can be considers to be air heavy, requiring 13 CFM to lay down a steady and soft finish.

Though the fan pattern is naturally heavy in the center, Iwata addressed this by incorporating a locking thread system that gives you complete control over paint delivery.

With its innovative blend of flat and even fan patterns, you can finally say goodbye to boil spots and pinholes; especially when working with high-solid (HS) clearcoats.

This same locking system is part of the newly designed cup-locking mechanism, which improves spray precision overall. Add in a thoughtful set of precision controls and a finely tuned adjuster, and you’ve got a spray gun that’s built for exacting results.

Lastly, the Iwata Supernova delivers consistent paint droplets onto your project.  You’ve got a reliable spray system that lays down an even coat every time.  

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Iwata Supernova Problems

If you’re just stepping into the world of premium spray guns, here’s a heads-up: you’ll need to buy a decent-sized paint cup separately.

This is pretty normal with high-end sprayers. Why don’t they include one? It’s all about giving you the freedom to customize; whether you want a plastic or metal cup, or a larger size for bigger projects.

All in all, the Iwata WS400 is a fantastic choice for whatever painting job you have lined up.

Conclusion 

The last thing you want is to look at a wall, a car, or a piece of art and be able to count the layers and see the color variation.

That is why, when you are taking on a big painting project, you want a well-made and high-performing sprayer to help give you a more even coat and save you some precious time.  

The Iwata Supernova WS400 is just that. With its dedication and attention to detail, this company has crafted and brought one of the best models to the market. 

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