It's not so much the gravity feed as using a HVLP gun. Paint is so expensive, an HVLP gun pays for itself in the first use in reduced material loss. My Devilbiss Finishline II HVLP gun works with a conventional compressor and was under $200. Paid for itself on the first gallon of primer.
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