| A few tips on airless paint sprayer tips... Do's...
- Make sure the tip you are using is
supported by the airless paint sprayer; too big a tip sprays like a hose.
- Clean your tip thoroughly after every use using the thinner of
the product being sprayed and a nylon brush.
- Clean your guard too!
- Always use filters that are recommended
for the material being sprayed. Thinner materials need a
larger mesh number.
- Replace your tips at the first sign of
wear. Using worn tips will cost time and money.
Don'ts
- Do not use metal objects to clean your tip or guard.
- Do not spray at high pressures. Spraying
at the lowest pressure possible while still maintaining a
consistent fan pattern will prevent your tips from wearing
out faster.
- Do not keep spraying if your tip is
leaking. Check to make sure the guard is tightened, then
check the seal
What Tip Size to Use?
Ensuring the correct tip size is used
with the correct paint will help you get the best finish.
Not only will the quality improve, but you will keep the
majority of paint on the surface, and reduce overspray.
| Varnishes (before low VOC)* |
.009 |
- |
.011 |
thin
materials |
| Lacquers, clear coats* |
.009 |
- |
.011 |
| Shellac (clear)* |
.009 |
- |
.013 |
| Stains - transparent |
.011 |
- |
.013 |
| Water sealers (thin, clear) |
.011 |
- |
.013 |
| Lacquers, water borne* |
012 |
- |
014 |
medium |
| Acrylics, clear* |
012 |
- |
014 |
| Acrylics 100%, latex int |
013 |
- |
015 |
| Varnishes (low VOC)* |
013 |
- |
015 |
| Polyurethanes* |
013 |
- |
015 |
| Stains - solid |
.013 |
- |
.015 |
| Enamels - oil-base |
.013 |
- |
.015 |
| Latex paint - interior |
.013 |
- |
.017 |
| Latex paint - exterior |
.015 |
- |
.019 |
| Primers - latex |
.015 |
- |
.017 |
| Primers - oil |
.017 |
- |
.019 |
| Heavy Latex |
.021 |
- |
.025 |
thicker |
| Elastomerics (smooth) |
.021 |
- |
.025 |
| Elastomerics |
.025 |
- |
.039 |
thick
materials |
| Block Fillers |
.025 |
- |
.039 |
What Guard do I Need with my Tip?
Why Filters Matter
Gun filters should always be used when available. Gun filters
help strain the paint one more time before reaching the airless paint sprayer tip.
Not choosing the proper filter can cause small bits of
debris to flow through the gun and tip, causing not only tip
clogs but also damage as well. The best way to choose the
correct gun filter is to look at the orifice of the tip you
are using:
----- Use a 100 Mesh Filter with tip orifice sizes .011"
through .015"
----- Use a 60 Mesh Filter with tip orifice sizes .017" and
larger
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