InoKraft D1 LVLP Air Spray Gun Premium Kit with 22 Ounce Disposable Paint Cups, Easy to Use, Paint Gun for Cars & House DIY Painting, 1.3/1.5/1.7mm Nozzles, with Paint Sprayer Accessories

Why the D1 earned a spot on my paint rack

A good spray gun should disappear in your hand and let you focus on the panel. That’s exactly how the D1 felt after a couple of sessions. It’s an LVLP gun that’s genuinely easy to live with: light, predictable, and frugal with air and material. I’ve put it through primer, base, and clear on a couple of panels and a full bumper respray, and I came away impressed with the results and the overall thoughtfulness of the kit.

Setup, adjustments, and ergonomics

Out of the case, the gun is set up with a 1.3 mm setup and comes with 1.5 and 1.7 mm options. Swapping needles/nozzles is straightforward, and the machining on my installed 1.3 set was clean. The controls are what you want: a crisp trigger, positive detents on the fan, and a fluid knob that doesn’t wander. The gray finish is durable enough to wipe down without staining, and the grip sits comfortably in medium-size hands even with an inline regulator and separator attached.

The included mini-regulator is handy for on-gun adjustments, but I wouldn’t rely on it as the final arbiter of pressure. Mine read a touch high compared to a calibrated gauge, so I use it for fine-tuning with the trigger pulled and verify occasionally at the hose. The oil/water separator caught what it should, though the drain needed a snug re-seat to stop a tiny seep.

Balance-wise, the D1 feels neutral with a 22 oz disposable cup. Full, it’s a little top-heavy like any gravity gun, but the footprint is compact and easy to maneuver in tight quarters like door jambs and rockers.

LVLP manners, real-world air demands

LVLP is the main draw here. Where a typical HVLP will push the limits of smaller shop compressors, the D1 stays in the lane most home setups can feed. I sprayed with a mid-size shop compressor (roughly 10 CFM at 90 PSI) and never outran the air on larger passes. Recovery was quick, and I didn’t see pattern collapse at the tail end of a pass. If you’re working with a smaller portable unit, you’ll still want to be mindful with door skins and hoods, but the D1 is clearly friendlier to modest air systems than most HVLP guns I’ve used.

Atomization and spray pattern

The fan is a proper, usable oval, crisp at the edges when you’ve balanced the air and fluid. Fully open, I had a wide, even pattern that covered doors and fenders without hot-spotting in the center. With the trigger pulled and gun set around 20–22 PSI for basecoat and 26–28 PSI for clear, atomization was tight enough to lay a smooth film without peppering or excessive fog.

Transfer efficiency is where LVLP earns its keep. Overspray was restrained, which kept the booth cleaner and stretched my material further than I expected. I also noticed fewer dry edges on adjacent masking, a good sign the paint is going where it should.

Performance across materials

• High-build primer (1.7 mm): With a medium-solids 2K primer, the 1.7 setup delivered a chunky but controllable film that sanded flat after one overnight cure. I didn’t need to thin it beyond the manufacturer’s spec. Pattern fill was consistent, and the gun never felt starved for air.

• Basecoat (1.3 mm): On a metallic and a solid black, the D1 produced a uniform pass with minimal mottling. Orientation stayed even on broader panels when I kept my distance and overlap disciplined. Atomization was good enough that I didn’t chase dry spots or sand nibs between coats—rare for a budget-friendly LVLP.

• Clearcoat (1.3 or 1.5 mm): I preferred the 1.3 for medium-to-high solids clear when I wanted more control, and bumped to 1.5 when I needed to move faster on larger panels. In both cases, the gun flowed a glossy film with mild texture off the gun. After curing, light denibbing and a quick polish got me to a near-factory finish.

If you typically push very high-solids clears or heavy primers, you may prefer to thin slightly or use the larger setup. The D1 will do the work; it just prefers a sensible viscosity.

Disposable cups and compatibility

The 22 oz disposable cups are the unsung hero of this kit. They’re a time saver for color changes and reduce cleanup to a rinse of the fluid passage. The included adapter interfaces well with common PPS 1.0-style cups, and I’ve also used larger 28 oz cups when a hood or roof called for fewer stop-and-refill moments. With the liner system, you can comfortably spray at odd angles without starving the pickup—handy for wheel arches and rocker panels.

If you’re used to a traditional rigid cup, there’s a small learning curve in how the liner collapses, but it becomes second nature. For extended projects, I recommend stocking an extra sleeve of cups so you can keep primer and color/clear separated and ready.

Build quality and what to watch for

The gun body itself feels solid, the trigger is consistent, and the threads are clean. My primary 1.3 air cap and nozzle were spotless. One of my spare caps arrived with light cosmetic marks that didn’t affect the spray pattern, but I set it aside and used the other set to be safe. It’s worth taking two minutes to inspect the extra air caps and needles before a job—hold the cap up to light to check the ports, run a finger across the face for burrs, and do a pattern test on masking paper. You’ll catch any outliers before they cost you time.

The included mini-regulator works, but if you’re picky about pressure accuracy, consider upgrading to a higher-grade gauge. Likewise, confirm the water separator is sealed at the drain and fittings before you start laying base.

Cleaning and maintenance

Tear-down is straightforward. The kit includes what you need to keep passages clean, and the needle packings didn’t loosen or weep even after multiple swaps. I flush with reducer between coats, do a full strip at the end of the session, and give the needle a light touch of gun lube before reassembly. The finish has shrugged off accidental drips and wipes without staining.

A small tip that helps with consistency: after cleaning, always reset your baseline—fan about 1.5 turns from closed, fluid 2 turns out, and pressure set with the trigger pulled. Make a couple of test passes on paper and tweak from there. The D1’s controls are repeatable enough that you’ll quickly find settings that become your “defaults.”

Where it fits in a shop

The D1 occupies a sweet spot. It’s approachable enough for a first gun and consistent enough that a seasoned painter won’t fight it. For a small shop or serious DIYer, it can cover primer, base, and clear without feeling like a compromise machine in any of those roles. In a busier environment, it makes an excellent dedicated primer gun or backup base/clear gun that won’t leave you stranded if your primary goes down.

Limitations? The fan isn’t as expansive as high-end pro guns, and the trigger feel, while good, lacks that “butter” of top-tier models. If you live on tri-stage pearls or chase ultra-flat, production-level clear every day, you’ll still appreciate what a premium gun buys you. But the D1 closes the gap more than its price suggests.

Verdict and recommendation

I recommend the D1. It’s easy to set up, forgiving to tune, and delivers clean, predictable results across primer, base, and clear with modest air demands. The included disposable cup system streamlines workflow, and the three nozzle sizes make the gun genuinely versatile. Keep an eye on accessory QC—inspect the spare caps and verify the regulator—and you’ll be rewarded with a sprayer that punches above its weight. For DIYers and budget-conscious pros alike, it’s a practical, capable LVLP that earns its keep from the first project onward.