Body and exterior tips
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*To paint something in a tight area without access, use a paper towel tube. Spray down the tube as it's held over the spot you need to paint. | *To paint something in a tight area without access, use a paper towel tube. Spray down the tube as it's held over the spot you need to paint. | ||
*Using a file or a fine hack saw, scribe a line in the 12 o'clock position on your gun when it's turned in all the way. This will make it easier to keep track of when you're adjusting your gun. | *Using a file or a fine hack saw, scribe a line in the 12 o'clock position on your gun when it's turned in all the way. This will make it easier to keep track of when you're adjusting your gun. | ||
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*For very small tasks, an airbrush may be helpful. | *For very small tasks, an airbrush may be helpful. | ||
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*If you have an HVLP gun with low air requirements: | *If you have an HVLP gun with low air requirements: | ||
#Connect air fittings to a tee, and install a gauge. | #Connect air fittings to a tee, and install a gauge. | ||
#Connect the assembly to your gun, and then regulate the pressure at the compressor until it's at the level you want. | #Connect the assembly to your gun, and then regulate the pressure at the compressor until it's at the level you want. | ||
#Now, you can remove the assembly, and have the proper pressure without all the extra hardware. | #Now, you can remove the assembly, and have the proper pressure without all the extra hardware. | ||
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| + | ====Cleaning spray guns==== | ||
| + | *Never use anything metal for cleaning paint guns. | ||
| + | *Rubber-tipped dental tools for gum cleaning can be used for cleaning the holes in air caps. | ||
| + | *For cleaning metal parts of paint guns, soak them in carburetor cleaner, and then rinse well. Don't soak plastic or painted parts. | ||
| + | *For many spray guns from Harbor Freight (a popular spray gun supplier), the finish will be removed when the gun is soaked in thinner or carburetor cleaner for cleaning purposes. | ||
==Sanding -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''== | ==Sanding -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit ==>'''== | ||
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