I have a Sata hvlp gravity gun and want to shoot a solid color lacquer, does anybody have a good idea on what tip size works the best, my gun has a 1.3 right now so I'm hoping that will work out ok. I was thinking at least 30 lbs of pressure.
A 1.3 might be a bit small, meaning you may have to spray too slowly to get a good result with lacquer. If you are not spraying too large an area it may be fine. Otherwise a1.5 or 1.6 gives me good results.
I've never done lacquer with a hvlp gun, but would check the lacquer manufacturers application sheet...it'll give you all perimeters needed, tip size, pressure, temp, humidity, etc.
Hey, You're gonna thin that lacquer to about 150% arn't you & the smaller tip should work, but a 1.5 would work much better. That 30 lbs. you're talkin, is that at the gun? " Humpty Dumpty was pushed "
LIKEWISE,, i spray base with 1.3 jmo i think the atomization is better with the 1.3,,10 lbs at the tip and slow up your speed. i use the 1.3 on lacquer that i spray on non automotive product. I thin it 150-200 % sprays great.
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