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TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)
CONDITION
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Fluid dripping or leaking from
bottom of cup
Runs and sags
Thin, sandy coarse finish drying
before it flows out
Thick, dimpled finish "orange
peel"
Cup loose on gun.
Washer worn or missing below cup.
Cup threads dirty.
Too much material flow.
Material too thin.
Gun tilted on an angle, or gun motion too
slow.
Gun too far from surface.
Too much air pressure.
Improper thinner being used.
Gun too close to surface.
Air pressure too low.
Improper thinner being used.
Material not properly mixed.
Surface rough, oily, dirty.
Tighten.
Replace washer.
Clean.
Adjust gun or reduce fluid flow.
Mix properly or apply light coats.
Hold gun at right angle to work and adapt to
proper gun technique.
Check distance. Normally approx. 8".
Reduce air pressure and check spray pattern.
Follow paint manufacturer's mixing instrs.
Check distance. Normally approx. 8".
Too much material coarsely atomized.
Increase air pressure or reduce fluid flow.
Follow paint manufacturer's mixing instrs.
Follow paint manufacturer's mixing instrs.
Properly clean and prepare.
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