IL-246-B
REA/Vector Applicators Spray Techniques
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HORIZONT
HORIZONT
HORIZONT
HORIZONT
HORIZONTAL
AL
AL
AL
AL PASSES
PASSES
PASSES
PASSES
PASSES
The spray applicator should be maintained in a
position at right angles to the object and should be
moved in a path parallel to the object.
VERTICAL PASSES
VERTICAL PASSES
VERTICAL PASSES
VERTICAL PASSES
VERTICAL PASSES
There may be instances where it is more practical
to coat an object using vertical passes rather than
horizontal. First, rotate the nozzle to shift the fan
pattern, then holding the applicator at right angles
to the object, move the applicator in a straight
vertical path as illustrated.
FLA
FLA
FLA
FLA
FLAT
T
T
T
T SURF
SURF
SURF
SURF
SURFACES
ACES
ACES
ACES
ACES
One of the most prevalent of "bad" spray painting
habits is the one where the operator holds his arm
steady and swings his wrist back and forth. This
is a hard habit to break, it gives the illusion of
adding speed to the coating operation, when in
reality, it is slower and much more inefficient.
Spray painting in this fashion results in light films
on both sides, excessive film at center, and
increased overspray with excessive "bounce-
back."
