Spray Technique - Allpro 400E Operations Manual & Parts List

SPRAY TECHNIQUE

Good Spray Gun Technique is at the core of any spray
paint operation. Operator skill and efficiency is as important
as good equipment and good paint. Good spray technique
is a skill that can be quickly learned by following these
simple instructions.
CORRECT DISTANCE
CORRECT GUN ANGLE
RIGHT
Hold the spray gun 12 - 15 inches away from the work surface and keep it perpendicular (straight) to the surface. Move
the spray gun parallel to the work and at a right angle to the surface.
RIGHT
Keep parallel to surface.
Move the gun at a steady rate in order to apply a good
coverage. The wet coat should be just under the
thickness at which a run or sag will occur. Slow gun
movement or gun held too close will result in an overly
wet or thick wet or thick coat coverage that is likely to
run or sag.
Do not wave the spray gun. This waving is called
arching. Instead, hold the spray gun at a 12 to 15 inch
distance perpendicular from the work.
If you are not familiar with spraying techniques, we
recommend that you study this section of your manual
and practice the proper technique on pieces of card-
board or a suitable surface.
RIGHT
The closer the spray gun is held to the work, the thicker
the paint is deposited and the faster the gun must be
moved to prevent sags and runs. Holding the gun too
far from the work will cause excessive fog, overspray,
and a thin and grainy coat.
WRONG
WRONG
WRONG
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