Why is my spray gun not working?
If your paint gun is not spraying paint at all, it’s most likely due to a clog either in the air vent hole or the hose. Clean any dried paint with a toothpick, and use a cleaning solvent to clear any remaining gunk. If you’ve cleaned your paint gun and find that it still isn’t spraying, take a look at the air supply.
What are the controls on a spray gun?
Most spray guns have three basic controls that will allow you to adjust for optimum performance on your projects. These controls are: the fluid adjustment, the fan control, and the air micrometer (see diagram).
What is the ratio of paint to water for spray gun?
In general, thinning latex paint should be done at a minimum of 10% or 1 gallon of paint to quarter cup water. This is done if you are using anything besides the airless sprayer. However, if you are using an HVLP sprayer or handheld system, you might have to increase your water percentage to 20-30%.
What makes a spray gun sputter?
Problem: Paint sputters from gun. Causes: Insufficient material in cup, material not filtered, fluid nozzle loose, needle Teflon packing damaged, needle & nozzle dirty. Remedy: Refill cup, filter material, tighten loose parts, and replace Teflon packing, clean needle & nozzle.
Why is my spray gun leaking air?
This occurs when the Needle Packing Nut is too tight, compressing the Needle Packing too tightly around the Needle. This occurs when the Needle Packing nut is too loose. Remember that the needle packing must be tight enough to prevent any leakage of paint material.
Why is my spray gun bubbling?
If air is bubbling in your gravity cup when your spraying then air is escaping around the fluid head of your spray gun and entering into the gravity cup. To solve this issue check and see if the fluid nozzle and or the fluid head that the fluid nozzle seats in is properly secure.
What are some common spray gun handling problems experienced by an inexperienced painter?
13 Common Paint Sprayer Mistakes That You Want to Avoid
- Over Spraying.
- Holding The Spray Gun Too Close To The Surface.
- Spraying In Circular Motion Or Uneven Pattern.
- Tilting The Spray Gun Far Down Or Up.
- Not Having Enough Air Pressure.
- Pressure Is Too High.
- Not Priming The Hose Before Starting The Project.