Monitor Tip Lifespan and Replace Worn Tips
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What Airless Spray Tip Is Right For You? What Do The Numbers Mean?
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Understand that airless spray tips have a limited lifespan due to the abrasive nature of paint fillers. Fine finish tips typically wear out after approximately 20 gallons of paint, while standard production tips last for about 60 to 80 gallons. When a tip is "worn out" or "blown out," the orifice has been enlarged by the abrasive action of the paint, similar to sandpaper. This enlargement changes the spray pattern from its original oval shape to a more circular one and causes the paint droplets to become larger. This leads to poor atomization, increased overspray, and a noticeably lower quality finish. Therefore, it's crucial to replace tips regularly to maintain optimal performance and prevent overspray issues.
Goal: Recognize when airless spray tips are worn out and understand the impact of worn tips on painting quality.
Tools and materials
- Worn Airless Spray Tips — Identifying signs of wear
- Paint — Wearing down the tip orifice
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