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PPG Paint Pointers: Have you checked your spray gun’s fan pattern recently?

11/27/2019

Have you checked your spray gun’s fan pattern recently?

With the spray gun being a painter’s primary tool, proper gun set up is critical to the final appearance of the material being applied. One important aspect of gun set up is fan pattern. Proper fan pattern can ensure an even film build of the sprayed material, correct drying and curing of the film, and proper adhesion from layer to layer.

You should always check your gun’s fan pattern prior to material application. Holding your gun 6-9” from a piece of masking paper or other flat surface, spray your paint to check for a uniform, elliptical pattern. Other fan patterns can indicate a problem and should be fixed.

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11/25/2019

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PPG Paint Pointers: Make polishing easier with these best practices!

11/19/2019

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PPG Paint Pointers - Technical Tips from PPG

Make polishing easier with these best practices!

While no painter wants to buff every job, oftentimes it is necessary to remove minor imperfections from a newly finished repair. While the buffing process can be a daunting task for some, the following tips can help make the job easier, more consistent and productive.
Clean between steps

Cleaning between polishing steps is critical so as to not transfer polish to another step.
Left over polish can fill in sand scratches making it appear as if your scratches have been removed.
Cleaning with OneChoice® SX103 Multi-Prep™ surface cleaner or SWX350 H2O-So-Clean® waterborne pre-cleaner between polishing steps will let you clearly see if the sand scratches have been removed.

Keep the job area small to reduce cycle time

De-nib to keep the area small and easy to manage, focusing on the small spot to be removed.
Matching the OE texture is the goal. Avoid over polishing and sanding too flat.

Don’t overload

You might think ‘more is better’ but excessive compound and polish can build up in layers, filling and masking sand scratches.
Buffing pads are designed to work best with minimal compound. Apply a small amount of compound to the pad and polish until there is none left before adding any more.

Keep pads clean

Don’t let your buff pads get caked with compound. At the end of each week, get into the habit of washing your buff pads in warm water, then leave them to dry over the weekend.
Avoid contamination by keeping buffing pads and microfiber cloths for each step separate and in zip lock bags.

Work to a best-practice process

While everyone may have their own tried and true buffing procedures, it’s always best to follow the compound or polish manufacturers’ recommendations.

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PPG Paint Pointers: Have you checked your spray gun’s fan pattern recently?

Have you checked your spray gun’s fan pattern recently?

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PPG Paint Pointers: Make polishing easier with these best practices!

Make polishing easier with these best practices!

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