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Determine Optimal Tip Replacement Intervals

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5 TIPS on airless spray Tips.

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For fine finish tips, the recommended replacement interval is typically between 30 to 40 gallons of paint, depending on the specific product being sprayed. High-production tips generally last longer, with a recommended replacement after 60 to 80 gallons. It's crucial to remember that the type of paint used plays a significant role in tip lifespan; cheaper, more abrasive paints will wear out tips much faster than premium-quality paints. Using a fine finish tip beyond its recommended lifespan will result in a less refined, inconsistent finish, with larger droplets and increased risk of runs or flashing.

Goal: Learn the recommended usage limits for different types of paint sprayer tips to maintain efficiency and quality, understanding that specific paint products influence tip longevity.

Tools and materials

  • Fine Finish Paint Sprayer Tips
  • High Production Paint Sprayer Tips

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that's that you are running through it. So now let's talk about fine finish tips. So the paint's going through there and as soon as you start spraying paint, the paint acts as a sandpaper. It starts wearing on the orifice. It starts getting bigger and bigger. We talked about it. It changes the pattern. So instead of having this really nice flat fine finish pattern, it's going to start to get more circular, but the droplets are going to get bigger and bigger. And what is that doing to your finish? You're definitely not going to get nearly as fine of a finish. And then you're going to have inconsistencies, which typically with a fine finish, you're pretty worried about getting just the right amount of paint on. Too much, you get runs. Too little, you get flashing. So, how often do we typically replace a fine finish tip? So, we depending on the product, are looking for between 30 and 40 gallons before those things are going out. And then a high production tip. When are we typically replacing those? So, 60 to 80 gallons. Again, it's going to depend on the product you use. If you use a cheaper product, it's going to wear that tip out a lot faster. So, John, how do we typically store our

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