What PSI should I run my paint gun at?
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What PSI should I run my paint gun at?
Setting the air pressure to about 28-29 PSI for clear will ensure you having great flow out. Most HVLP spray guns will use 10-14 scfm at 40 psi. This is volume of air pressure per cubic foot.
What are the 3 adjustments on a paint 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 PSI should HVLP spray gun?
The HVLP spray gun resembles a standard spray gun in shape and operation. Models that use high inlet pressure (20- 80 psi) and convert to low pressure internally within the spray gun are called HVLP conversion guns.
What PSI should I spray base coat?
When spraying base coat clear coat systems, you want to spray at 26-29 PSI. You measure this PSI by pulling the trigger and letting air flow through the tip of your gun with your dial or digital readout saying 26-29 PSI.
How do you calibrate a paint gun?
How to Calibrate a Handgun
- Measure and mark an area 18.5 feet by 18.5 feet square.
- Fill the sprayer up with water.
- Set the pressure at 35 to 40 psi.
- Set the desired flow rate of the handgun.
- Spray the area marked, keeping the time it takes to spray to wet the area.
How do you check a spray gun pattern?
Holding your gun 6-9” from a piece of masking paper or other flat surface, spray your paint to check for a uniform, elliptical pattern. Other fan patterns can indicate a problem and should be fixed.
How do I calibrate my sprayer speed?
Calibrating a Sprayer Using the Ounce Calibration Method
- Select the travel distance according to the nozzle spacing on the sprayer using Table 1.
- Drive and time the sprayer in seconds (Figure 1) at the throttle setting, pressure setting, and load used during spraying (spray tank should be one-half to two-thirds full).
