The manufacturer of our paint suggested thinning the paint at a ratio of 2 tablespoons of water to 1 cup of paint, but at that ratio, we were not getting the results we wanted, so we experimented and added 1 more tablespoon of water, making it 3 tablespoons water to 1 cup of paint. This seemed to be perfect! 😃 It may require a little experimenting depending on the brand of paint. Once you know your ratio it is a breeze to get professional results.
Hold the paint gun 6-9 inches from the surface throughout the stroke and always keep the gun in motion. Apply the paint with slow even strokes, holding it level and perpendicular to the piece.
Stopping the gun in mid-stroke will cause a build up of paint and will result in runs. Also do not fan the gun from side to side while painting. This will cause a build-up of paint in the center of the stroke and insufficient coating at each end.
Pro tip: Start the gun moving at the begining of the stroke before squeezing the trigger. Release the trigger before stopping the gun movement at the end of the stroke. This will ensure that each stroke will blend with the next without showing overlap of unevenness.
We loved the results that we achieved with the paint spray gun.
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