[V8Vairs] paint tips

[Brown, Douglas T CIV NAVAIR DEPT]

Jimmie, 
You didn't mention whether your paint gun is standard pressure or HVLP
(high volume low pressure).  It makes a huge difference in the pressure
you use.  20 psi is just about right for an HVLP gun, but way low for a
standard gun.  I recommend buying an HVLP gun.  You can get a fairly
decent one for occasional use at Harbor Freight Tools (online, if not
local to you).  The money you spend will be saved in paint you don't
overspray.  Either way, you need a smaller tip.

Toby Brown

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Original Message: 
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:56:58 -0600
From: "JIMMIE HARWICK" <JIMMIEHARWICK at COX.NET>
Subject: [V8Vairs] paint tips


I have a 66 mid engen v8 I am trying to paint it (first time painter) in
my garage.

Using a gravity feed with 1.7 tip, 20 psi. at gun,

I cannot seem to get the paint to lay flat, to  much orange peel.

Eny body have eny suggestions? .