Body and exterior tips
(→Handling and storing paints, finishes, and related products) |
(→Spray guns and spraying technique) |
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*Use proper gun travel techniques. For more information, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-30-a-74674.html#post542807 Basics of gun travel]. | *Use proper gun travel techniques. For more information, see Brian Martin's article posted on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tip-day-30-a-74674.html#post542807 Basics of gun travel]. | ||
*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 that needs to be painted. | *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 that needs to be painted. | ||
| − | *Using a file or a fine hack saw, scribe a line in the 12 o'clock position on your | + | *Using a file or a fine hack saw, scribe a line in the 12 o'clock position on your adjustment nobs when they are turned in all the way. This will make it easier to keep track of gun adjustments. |
*Practice spray technique with water in the gun. | *Practice spray technique with water in the gun. | ||
*For very small tasks, an airbrush may be helpful. | *For very small tasks, an airbrush may be helpful. | ||
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#Connect air fittings to a tee, and install a gauge. | #Connect air fittings to a tee, and install a gauge. | ||
#Connect the assembly to the gun, and then regulate the pressure at the compressor until it's at the desired level. | #Connect the assembly to the gun, and then regulate the pressure at the compressor until it's at the desired level. | ||
| − | #Now, the assembly can be removed, and | + | #Now, the assembly can be removed, and they'll be the proper pressure without all the extra hardware. |
====Cleaning spray guns==== | ====Cleaning spray guns==== | ||
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