SPRAY TECHNIQUE
Good spray gun technique is at the core of any
spray paint operation. Operator skill and efficiency
is as important as good equipment and good paint.
Good spray technique is a skill that can be quickly
learned by following these simple instructions.
If you are not familiar with spraying techniques,
we recommend that you study this section of your
manual and practice the proper technique on pieces
of cardboard or a suitable surface.
Hold the spray gun 12 - 15 inches away from the work surface and keep it perpendicular (straight) to the
surface. Move the spray gun parallel to the work and at a right angle to the surface.
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Move the gun at a steady rate in order to apply
a good coverage. The wet coat should be just
under the thickness at which a run or sag will
occur. Slow gun movement or gun held too
close will result in an overly wet or thick coat
coverage that is likely to run or sag.
Do not wave the spray gun. This waving is called
arching. Instead, hold the spray gun at a 12 to 15
inch distance perpendicular from the work.
The closer the spray gun is held to the work, the
thicker the paint is deposited and the faster the gun
must be moved to prevent sags and runs. Holding the
gun too far from the work will cause excessive fog,
overspray, and a thin and grainy coat.
Keep parallel to surface.
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