Regarding what spray guns to use when painting small parts, frames, etc.
The most versatile is a small HVLP gravity feed, TOUCH UP spray gun. You don't have to spend too much money on these. Get a couple with different nozzle sizes, a large one (1.8mm) if you plan on using sanding/high build primers and (1.0 to 1.4mm for other paint).
Set the spray pattern to a circle, not a fan.. Using a circle pattern avoids wasted paint and allows much easier control on round parts etc. You can revert to a fan for the flat parts.
I find with 2pak paints, the gun needs full disassembly and thorough solvent cleaning after each use - removing the needle, nozzle and spray cap, not just running through the cup and out the nozzle. Nothing worse than picking up a gun that is clogged when you are ready to apply paint.
The most versatile is a small HVLP gravity feed, TOUCH UP spray gun. You don't have to spend too much money on these. Get a couple with different nozzle sizes, a large one (1.8mm) if you plan on using sanding/high build primers and (1.0 to 1.4mm for other paint).
Set the spray pattern to a circle, not a fan.. Using a circle pattern avoids wasted paint and allows much easier control on round parts etc. You can revert to a fan for the flat parts.
I find with 2pak paints, the gun needs full disassembly and thorough solvent cleaning after each use - removing the needle, nozzle and spray cap, not just running through the cup and out the nozzle. Nothing worse than picking up a gun that is clogged when you are ready to apply paint.
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