Usually a gravity spray gun, HVLP, LVLP, Compliant and Conventional are options. Full sized and mini/midi spray guns would be selected depending on the scale of work and the size of the compressor.
HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) describes the correct air delivery for modern spray guns, but full HVLP guns doesn’t suit most applications as they produce an uneven, ‘orange peel’ finish. HVLP spray guns mainly suit water-based basecoat car paint.
LVLP (Low Volume Low Pressure) spray guns are designed to operate with less air but also produce a sub-optimal finish. We advise the ANi Compact Spray Gun when less air is available.
Mini/Midi spray gun >> – a popular choice for all compressor size 24 litre (6.34 gallons) and over; there are spray gun options that are capable of even a full respray. Full sized spray gun >> – the typical choice where larger areas are being painted. Usually requires at least 7cfm free air.
Firstly, Disconnect the Air and Remove pot lid, pour any left over paint content to a waste container whilst holding the trigger down to release any left material left in the spray gun, pour a small amount of thinners in to the cup swish around in pot, then pull the trigger to spray through spray gun to clean and remove any excess in to a paint can.
Remove the spray gun gauge and pot, clean with thinners or water depending on material.
Clean any excess from air cap whilst on the gun then remove to fully clean, Holding the trigger down to remove needle. Clean with care.
Remove the fluid tip & clean again using small amount of thinners with preferably a brush provided in the Colad Premium Cleaning Kit.
Take time to clean & wipe down the spray gun body and all components, DO NOT leave components to soak in thinners, this is commonly done which damages body seals and components.
Re-assemble using a spray gun lube on needle when re-housing for fluent smooth trigger motion.
The images below show the steps to follow (guide based on gravity spray gun) for cleaning & maintaining your spray gun.
