Unit 2 - Spray Technique

Unit 2: Spray Technique

An important aspect of painting that is often not taught is the proper spray techniques. Unit 2 focuses on specific techniques that can result in a better overall finish quality.

Items covered in this unit are:

• Spray technique
• Gun to part distance
• Spray gun orientation
• Spray gun speed
• Overlap
• Lead and lag
• Banding
• Partial triggering
• Plan of attack for complex parts
• Paint mixing
• Application problems and finish defects