APPLICATION TECHNIQUES
The
following
techniques,
if
followed,
will
assure
professional
painting
results.
Hold
the
gun
perpendicular
to
the
surface
and
always
at
equal
distance
from
the
surface.
Depending
on
the
type
of
material,
surface
or
desired
spray
pattern,
the
gun
should
be
held
at
a
distance
of
12
to
14
inches.
Move
the
gun
either
across
or
up
and
down
the
surface
at
a
steady
rate.
Moving
the
gun
at
a
consistent
speed
conserves
material
and
provides
even
coverage.
The
correct
spraying
speed
allows
a
full
wet
coat
of
paint
to
be
applied
without
runs
or
sags.
Holding
the
gun
closer
to
the
surface
deposits
more
paint
on
the
surface
and
produces
a
narrower
spray
pattern.
Holding
the
gun
farther
from
the
surface
produces
a
thinner
coat
and
.
wider
spray
pattern.
If
runs,
sags
or
excessive
paint
occur,
change
to
a
spray
tip
with
a
smaller
orifice.
Conversely,
if
there
is
an
insufficient
amount
of
paint
on
the
surface
or
you
desire
to
spray
faster,
a
larger
orifice
tip
should
be
selected.
OVERLAP
EDGES
Proper Technique
Maintain uniform spray stroke action. Spray alternately from left
to
right and right to left. Begin movement of the gun before the
trigger is pulled.
Wrong Technique
Offspray
Too Thick
Avoid arcing or holding the gun at
an
angle. This will result
in
an
uneven finish.
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PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
5th
PASS
For corners and edges, split the center of the spray pattern
on the corner or edge and spray vertically so that both
adjoining sections receive approximate even amounts
of
paint.
PROPER
LAPPING (overlap of spray pattern)
is
essential
to
an
even finish.
Lap
each
stroke. If
you
are
spraying horizontally,
aim
at
the bottom
edge
of
the
preceding stroke,
so
as to
lap
the previous pattern
by
50%.
If
conditions are windy, angle the spray pattern into the wind to
minimize drifting. Work from ground to roof. Do not attempt to
spray if wind is excessive.
When
spraying
with a shield, hold it firmly against the surface. Angle the spray gun slightly away from the shield and toward the
surface. This will prevent paint from being forced underneath.
Shrubs
next
to
houses
should
be tied
back
and covered with a canvas cloth. The cloth should be removed as soon
as
possible.
Titan.
Gun
Extensions are extremely helpful
in
these situations.
Nearby
objects
such
as automobiles,
outdoor
furniture,
etc.,
should
be
moved
or
covered
whenever
in
the vicinity of a spray job.
Be careful of any other surrounding objects that could
be
damaged by overspray.
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