Spray Guns

In a twist to my usual information about French polishing, I thought it was about time to get up to date and talk about the use of spray guns.

Let’s first take a look at my spray gun, this is I think a good make, and being at the lower end of the price scale for this particular company, I paid about One Hundred pounds inclusive of a trade discount so not that cheap.

As you can see that I have dismantled it in order to give it a good clean.

This is a must as this will give you a much better finish from start to completion of your project.

It is very important to ensure that the nozzle holes are kept clear, and another point to look out for; is the hole in the top of the pot because if this is blocked airflow will cease to allow the lacquer to flow freely.

Before putting it back together, I always oil all the threads and the needle together with the spring and in doing so; will ensure that all parts operate correctly.

Don’t forget to change the pot filters, as I have found they soon become blocked and once again the lacquer will not spray freely, I have often soaked the filters in thinners and then brushed out the debris, it is amazing just how much stubborn build-up of lacquer that comes out.

When purchasing a spray gun, it pays to do the research and try to buy the best you can afford the model I have, is tricky to get spares for as I found out when the connector thread at the bottom of the gun became loose and then cross-threaded itself, I was lucky to obtain a replacement so all ended fine for me.

I do not wish to advertise or endorse the above spray gun; it is for reference purposes only.

Once again hoping this will be of use to you.

Feedback is always welcome.