Can you use metal paint in a spray gun?
To thin paint for spraying with conventional spray equipment: Use 2 part of Hammerite Metal Paint to 1 part Hammerite Brush Cleaner & Thinners. Set spray gun to between 25/35psi (approximately 2 bar). Adjust spray to full fan width. Shake spray gun before and during use to ensure an even colour.
What kind of paint do you use for a spray gun?
latex paints
Pneumatic paint sprayers work with oil-based enamel, acrylic and latex paints.
What size tip do I need to spray metallic paint?
For the spraying of the entire car, a 1.3mm nozzle is recommended. The 1.4mm tip is ideal for primers and metal coatings because the droplet size allows the particles to be oriented automatically, thereby eliminating streaks and spots.
Can you put hammerite through a spray gun?
Spray paint with conventional spray equipment by using two parts of Hammerite Metal Paint and one part Hammerite Brush Cleaner & Thinners. The spray gun should be set to between 25 and 35psi (about 2 to 3 bars). Make sure the spray is at the full fan width.
Can you use normal paint in a spray gun?
An airless sprayer will spray any normal paint without thinning, emulsions and satin will spray perfectly, and you will get a great finish.
Do you need special paint for spray gun?
The airless spray gun systems work well with latex paints, some not even requiring any thinning paint for spraying. You can use the paint directly from the paint can. There are some limitations to the airless system when spraying paint that has not been thinned.
How do I choose a spray gun?
In general, the heavier the paint, the larger the nozzle needs to be. For example, if you plan on shooting primer, use a gun that advertises a 1.8mm-or-larger nozzle. The range is 1.0 mm to 2.2 mm in theory, but we rarely hear painters speak of anything outside 1.2 to 2.0 mm unless they’re using specialized paints.
Do I need to Prime metal before painting?
Preparation. Primer is a must for painting metal. If the metal surface has been painted before, you’ll need to remove old paint, rust, debris, grease, dirt using a wire brush or wire-brush tool.