APPLICATI N TECHNI UES
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
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1st 2nd 3rd
PASS
PASS
PASS
4th
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 recieve approximate even amounts of
paint
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.
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
50o/o.
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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