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Proper lapping (overlap of spray pattern) is essential to an even finish.
Lap each stroke. If you are spraying horizontally, aim at the bottom
edge of the preceding stroke, so as to lap the previous pattern by
50%.
Overlap edges
1st
pass
2nd
pass
3rd
pass
4th
pass
5th
pass
For corners and edges, split the
center of the spray pattern on the
corner or edge and spray vertically
so that both adjoining sections
receive approximately even
amounts of paint.
When spraying with a shield, hold it firmly against the surface. Angle
the spray gun slightly away from the shield and toward the surface.
This will prevent paint from being forced underneath.
Shrubs next to houses should be tied back and covered with a canvas
cloth. The cloth should be removed as soon as possible. Titan gun
extensions are extremely helpful in these situations.
Nearby objects such as automobiles, outdoor furniture, etc. should
be moved or covered whenever in the vicinity of a spray job. Be
careful of any other surrounding objects that could be damaged by
overspray.
Practice
1. Be sure that the paint hose is free of kinks and clear of objects
with sharp cutting edges.
2. Set the pressure to minimum by turning the pressure control
knob fully counterclockwise.
3. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve up to its SPRAY position.
4. Turn the pressure control knob clockwise to its highest
setting. The paint hose should stiffen as paint begins to flow
through it.
5. Unlock the gun trigger lock.
6. Trigger the spray gun to bleed air out of the hose.
7. When paint reaches the spray tip, spray a test area to check
the spray pattern.
Good spray pattern
Paint tailing pattern
8. Use the lowest pressure setting
necessary to get a good spray
pattern. If the pressure is set
too high, the spray pattern will
be too light. If the pressure is
set too low, tailing will appear
or the paint will spatter out in
gobs rather than in a fine spray.
