Thoughts on Iwata sprint jet compressor?

[Pep]

Hi all, I've have the opportunity to buy an iwata sprint jet for $70. I curently have a generic 1/8 hp compressor from harbor freight, what are the advantages of the iwata name? Is it just the name or is there a real plus side to their airbrushes? Mine works fine but I figured it was a good deal. Any opinions will be greatly apreciated. Thanks in advance

[Kei Lau]

Hi all, I've have the opportunity to buy an iwata sprint jet for $70. I curently have a generic 1/8 hp compressor from harbor freight, what are the advantages of the iwata name? Is it just the name or is there a real plus side to their airbrushes? Mine works fine but I figured it was a good deal. Any opinions will be greatly apreciated. Thanks in advance

A very good deal for the Iwata quality if it is still in good working condition, not worn out. The Sprint jet does not have the auto-shutoff of the Smart Jet. You may want to check how old the compressor is because the motor is running all the time when it is on.

[thegoodsgt]

I've had one for two years. It and the the Iwata HP that I bought at the same time have changed my life! Totally worth $70!

[Rick in Maine]

$70 is a good deal to me. I've never seen a bad review of an Iwata compressor.

I wore out my previous compressor...a 45 year old DeVilbiss. No, I did not own it for all those 45 years! It was sooooo loud.

I bought a new (and much quieter) one to go with my Iwata airbrush when that old DeVilbiss completely died.

Rick in Maine

[MikeC]

My Sprint Jet is the third compressor I've owned, and easily the best by a long way. It's quiet, it produces the required pressure, it's reliable (touch wood) - what's not to like? Recommended!

Edited August 17, 2010 by MikeC