AIRLESSCO Prolight Contractor Series Operation manual - Spray Technique
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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