Iconic aesthetics meet

next-level performance

Since 2009, Pininfarina’s automotive design mastery and Anest Iwata’s precision engineering have created spray guns that perform as beautifully as they look. A shared philosophy where Italian aesthetics meet Japanese perfection, transforming the tools that bring automotive dreams to life.

Now, celebrating Pininfarina’s 95th anniversary, this collaboration culminates in the first time ever limited edition. Professional performance interpreted as a collectible design.

For painters, it’s the ultimate instrument. For collectors, it’s the convergence of two legendary names. For both, it’s proof that when vision meets precision, industries change forever.

History

Anest Iwata x Pininfarina

Anest Iwata and Pininfarina bring together Japanese leadership in atomization technology and Italian expertise in industrial design. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to precision, performance, and innovation – advancing tools that set new standards in both function and form.

  • IMG 1926
    1926

    The Art of Atomization Begins

    Brothers Hatsutaro and Sukezo Iwata rented a corner of a factory in the town of Toyosawa, Shibuya Ward, on May 1, 1926, and started a small manufacturing operation called Iwata Seisakusho, the forerunner of our company, with just two used lathes.

  • IMG 1927
    1927

    First Spray Gun made in Japan

    The spray gun development journey of the Iwata brothers started with a request from Mizushima Shokai. After numerous attempts, a few of their spray guns finally passed all tests.
Their spray gun, the first ever created in Japan, had a big head and a rugged grip, but it was capable of producing both flat and round spray patterns and atomized paint surprisingly well.

  • IMG 1930
    1930

    Where Beauty Meets Engineering

    Battista 'Pinin' Farina establishes Pininfarina in Turin. A vision emerges: functional objects should inspire emotion. This philosophy would transform automotive design forever.

  • IMG 1950
    1950

    Defining Automotive Elegance

    Pininfarina creates legendary designs for Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia. Each curve painted to perfection, establishing the foundation for the relationship between design and spray finishing excellence.

  • IMG 1961
    1961

    FIrst Class Product Development

    In 1961 Anest Iwata’s remarkable product development capabilities enabled the creation of products such as the WIDER 61. It soon became the No. 1 in domestic market share and developed into ultra-long selling No. 1 mass production model.

  • IMG 1993
    1993

    Revolution in Atomization

    Being aware of their strength in development, Anest Iwata was researching new and innovative ways to make their products even better. With their invention of the Split Nozzle™ technology they created superior droplet control impossible to achieve with conventional designs.

  • IMG 2009
    2009

    A Bright Star

    Pininfarina and Anest Iwata reimagine the spray gun with the creation of the WS-400 Supernova.
    World renown Italian aesthetics merge with Japanese precision, creating a tool that not only looks beautifully, but also raises the bar for atomization performance.

  • IMG 2016
    2016

    European Headquarters Established

    With the huge success of the Supernova Anest Iwata started to build their strategic headquarters for the European market. But the Strategic Center in Cardano al Campo became not only the main hub for product distribution, it also is the home of “Center of Excellence” and the R&D section for the Car Refinishing segment.

  • IMG 2021
    2021

    The Artist's Ultimate Instrument

    The WS-400 Series 2 - designed from scratch in Anest Iwata Strategic Center - launches, refined through painter feedback worldwide.
    And the spray gun body design?
    Of course shape the skillful hands of Pininfarina,

  • IMG 2025
    2025

    Limited Edition, Unlimited Passion

    To celebrate Pininfarina’s 95th birthday, the WS-400 Series 2 Pininfarina95 Special Edition debuts with an exclusive colorway designed by Pininfarina’s head of product design Nicola Girotti and his team.
    Only a strictly limited batch is produced to honor 95 years of design innovation that shapes how we create.

Design Features

Every curve speaks fluent Pininfarina

The same design language that shaped legendary cars now shapes the tool that perfects them. Nicola Girotti personally crafted this anniversary Limited Edition, where a sophisticated dark blue meets striking red accents in a composition that honors 95 years of design mastery.

The laser-etched ‘pininfarina95’ script isn’t just an engraving – it’s a signature on each gun expressing authenticity and transforming a professional tool into a limited work of functional art. The ergonomic body flows seamlessly from grip to trigger, embodying Pininfarina’s philosophy that beauty and performance are inseparable.

Where Italian aesthetics meet Japanese precision, every detail serves both form and function.

Technical Features

Atomization Perfected

While others chase the unique Anest Iwata atomization, our engineers brought it to perfection – consistent droplet size at every point across the spray pattern. The Split Nozzle™ 2.0 doesn’t just spray paint; it orchestrates millions of perfectly sized particles in a way that virtually eliminates orange peel and ensures perfect coverage.

This is why the world’s most demanding painters trust no other tool when perfection is the only acceptable outcome. The difference isn’t visible in specifications – it’s visible in mirror-like finishes.

  • ICO Pattern

    Unique anest iwata fan pattern

  • ICO Material

    Flat and even material laydown

  • ICO Results

    Perfect
results

The industry’s only truly flat spray pattern without any center heaviness, achieved through Split Nozzle™ 2.0 technology. Effortless overlaps, consistent coverage, and superior finish quality.

IMG Technical Features 1

Technical details

All the highlights

  • IMG Baffle

    Unremovable Airflow Baffle

    Fixed by design, it eliminates movement and wear points, ensuring consistent atomization and long-term reliability without adjustment.

  • IMG DualTaper

    Gasketless Dual-Taper Nozzle

    The dual-taper geometry ensures a secure, leak-free fit without gaskets, removing uncertainty and reducing maintenance over time.

  • IMG AirCap

    Conical Air Cap

    The conical shape reduces paint build-up over time, assuring consistent spray performance to meet highest demands.

  • IMG Controls

    Optimised Body and Controls

    Its refined geometry and compact form reduce weight and improve balance. Redesigned adjusters ensure precise, comfortable control. Less strain, better handling, hour after hour.

  • IMG Ergonomics

    Smooth, Low-Resistance Trigger

    Engineered for comfort and control, the trigger responds with just the right resistance, ensuring accurate and repeatable application without effort.

Technical data

The Full Pack

Each Limited Edition Pininfarina95 spray gun comes in an exclusive collector’s case, crafted to match the sophisticated design aesthetic. Whether destined for professional use in the spray booth or preserved as a collector’s item, this presentation ensures your investment remains protected and pristine for generations.

IMG FullPack

Technical details and ordering information

ModelApplicationCode with HVCCode with HVC-2Type
WS-400-SR2-13OBS-0Base130851A0130868A01.3 OBS-0
WS-400-SR2-13OBSBase130852A0130869A01.3 OBS
WS-401-SR2-13OBS+1Base130853A0130870A01.3 OBS+1
WS-400-SR2-BFSBase130854A0130871A0BF-S
WS-400-SR2-BF40Base130855A0130872A0BF-40
WS-400-SR2-12HDClear130856A0130873A01.2 HD
WS-400-SR2-13HDClear130857A0130874A01.3 HD
WS-400-SR2-14HDClear130858A0130875A01.4 HD
WS-400-SR2-15HDClear130859A0130876A01.5 HD
LS-400-SR2-12ETLS130860A0130877A01.2 ET
LS-400-SR2-13ETLS130861A0130878A01.3 ET
LS-400-SR2-14ETLS130862A0130879A01.4 ET
LS-400-SR2-15ETLS130863A0130880A01.5 ET
LS-400-SR2-12ETSLS130864A0130881A01.2 ETS
LS-400-SR2-13ETSLS130865A0130882A01.3 ETS
LS-400-SR2-14ETSLS130866A0130883A01.4 ETS
LS-400-SR2-15ETSLS130867A0130884A01.5 ETS

The Pininfarina95 Limited Edition represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the convergence of 194 years of combined innovation heritage.

Available in strictly limited quantity at all official Anest Iwata distributors.

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