Spray Painting Technique and Set Up
Spray painting technique
Anyone can spray to a decent standard so long as the basics are right. The tutorial starts with paint mixing techniques, then swiftly moves on to setting up the air pressure and fan shape on the spray gun.
A video demonstrates basic spraying techniques including gun angles, distance from panel and overlap, and a few more tips are thrown in to the mix along the way.
Air system - Removing water from a compressed air supply
Water in the air line is the most common cause cause of micro-blistering in DIY paint finishes. That's because most DIY compressors don't have any water removal devices.
A professional spray booth will use a dryer, but it's the more cost effective options for DIY painters that are included in this page.
