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HOW TO CLEAN A SPRAY GUN

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Remove the air cap, fluid nozzle, fluid needle and plastic air tube, and soak them in lacquer thinner. After soaking you may be able to clean these parts adequately using compressed air. Otherwise, perform the following steps.

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If necessary, clean the atom ization holes using a needle of some sort. For example, the needle on a small brass safety pin works well. Don't damage these holes by using a metal that is harder than the metal in the cap or larger than the holes themselves, or you may end up having to replace the air cap.

Follow the same cleaning procedures on the fluid nozzle that you used on the air cap.

Wipe the fluid needle with solvent and a cloth to remove any finish or paint stuck to it. Don't use an abrasive such as steel wool on the tip or you will damage it.

Remove all blockages from the air tube.

Use a round bristle brush to scrub the inside of the Use a brush, metal pick or toothpick to remove

fluid tube.

any blockage from the air inlet hole on the top of the spray-gun cup. The dimensions of this hole aren't critical like on the air cap and fluid nozzle.

Finally, use a round bristle brush to scrub the fluid chamber and fluid inlet. Then reassemble the gun. PW

QUALITY SUPPORT

For spray-gun support, contact the company that sold you the gun or look at the manufacturer's web site, which often has very helpful information. The availability of customer support is one of the most important considerations when choosing a brand of gun to buy. - BF