Set-Up; Checking The Viscosity Of Your Paint - Unimac HVLP series User Manual

Electric HVLP Paint Sprayer

Set-Up

Checking the Viscosity of Your Paint

1. Get the larger viscosity cup and dip it into your paint:
2. Ensuring it's full to the rim, lift it up and time how long it takes to empty.
Below is a chart for comparison:
Spray Material
Thinner-soluble varnishes/ primers
Water-soluble varnishes / primers
Automobile spray paint
Wood preservatives, disinfectants, plant
protectants, polishes, strippers, oils
Hammer effect enamel
Aluminium paints
NOTE: if paint it too thick, please add appropriate thinner to your paint mix to ensure your sprayer does not
clogged up.
Handling Table for Viscosity
Viscosity (Runout Time in Seconds)
20 – 35
20 – 50
18 – 22
Undiluted
25 – 35
20 – 30
20 – 45
20 – 60
18 – 22
Undiluted
30 – 45
20 - 30
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