How To Set Up A Paint Gun

Using a spray gun for your motorbike pigment project could be a guide all by itself.

For the most part, this process is complicated and involved enough that it should exist left to a professional. That being said, if you are interested in learning to pigment so you tin exercise information technology yourself in the future it can be a great skill to have - and unless yous take access to someone else's equipment, y'all are going to have the setup to paint a bike whenever you want so it tin exist a bully asset.

There are only too many options for guns out there for united states to cover in this guide, so if you need help choosing a setup, take a wait at this forum thread that discusses how to cull the right equipment to make you projection work.

Early vintage motorbike paint used was a lacquer base of operations paint, which accept since been discontinued due the EPA governing laws. Today'south paint are EPA approved in all states that are considered to exist a safe urethane base of operations enamel. VMR Paints uses the very best pigments and pearls creating a more vibrant look and create more depth after cleared.

2K SelectPrime -

Urethane Primer Fillers designed to provide high build combined with an exceptionally costless sanding pic without shrinkage or sand scratch.  MIXING RATIO 4:1 (activator)

Activator-

Used with the 2K SelectPrime to accelerate the hardening process. SHELF LIFE: 25-30 days in Haz/Mat plastic bottles only (If cloudy or signs of gel, exercise non employ and discard, this product should exist articulate and watery)

Utilize with 2K SelectPrime

Universal Base of operations System –

Basecoats may be cleared for a terminal cease, or used as a basecoat underneath Kandies. Due to their unique chemistry they may be top- coated with either acrylic lacquer or urethane enamel topcoat..  MIXING RATIO 2:one (reducer)

Urethane Enamel (Candy) Organisation –

Our custom mixed Candy products may be applied over any of our Universal Basecoats. Apply only our reducers or (HOK) products . Do not mix other companies products with our production except HOK products or products included in our paint kits, as many have proven to be incompatible. This includes other companies' primers, sealers, base coats and reducers.  MIXING RATIO 2:1:1 (catalyst, reducer) or MIXING RATIO 1:i (reducer), check label for ratio. Refer to label for manufacture HOK

Urethane Tri-Coat Organisation   –

Our customed mixed Tri-coat products may be practical over whatsoever of our Universal Basecoats. Use simply our reducers or (HOK) products . Do not mix other companies products with our product except HOK products or products included in our paint kits, as many have proven to exist incompatible. This includes other companies' primers, sealers, base coats and reducers.  MIXING RATIO 2:one:1 (catalyst, reducer) or MIXING RATIO 1:i (reducer), bank check label for ratio.

Note: Some tri-coats color may be formulated with PPG products. If so, only use PPG reducers and/or products.

that may not be included in this club. Refer to label for industry PPG

Goad-

Used with the Urethane Enamel System to accelerate the hardening process. SHELF LIFE: 25-30 days in Haz/Mat plastic bottles only (If cloudy or signs of gel, do not employ and discard, this production should exist clear and watery)

Use with Candies and/or Tri-coat

Spot Panel Clearcoat –

Recommended for use over properly applied basecoat. MIXING RATIO four:i (hardener)

Hardener-

Used with the Spot Panel Clearcoat to accelerate the hardening procedure. SHELF LIFE: 25-30 days in Haz/Mat plastic bottles only (If cloudly or signs of gel, practise non use and discard, this product should be clear and watery)

Use with Spot Panel Clearcoat Only

ChromaBase

Easy-to-use, fast-drying basecoat with good make full. Information technology provides high-quality and high productivity. MIXING RATIO: Ready-for-Spray or 1:i

Medium Reducer - (70 degrees Climate Control Conditions)

Utilize with our Urethane Enamel System and Universal Base System. Has staged release for proper flow out, leveling, and gloss retention.

Use with Tri-coat and/or Tri-coat and/or Universal Basecoat metallic colors

               PLEASE READ BEFORE Y'all PAINT

VMR Paints has formulated a custom lucifer to the OEM manufactures color based upon the correct base of operations coat color, fleck size and color mixture. Candy / Tri-Coat colors may be darkened or lightened based upon the number of coats applied. Tri-coat / Tri-Coats are a very unique pigment considering of the different contrast when viewed under different light weather.

Always perform a spray out exam prior to your application. Have an original OME part or a paint scrap available for the painter or yourself to utilise for comparison.

2K SelectPrime (The states-422) Gray

Properly treated bare fiberglass, metal, steel and aluminum besides every bit thoroughly sanded, painted surfaces. Clean surface thoroughly with mild detergent and water. For substrates other than plastic or fiberglass, wipe surface with Wax and Grease remover or locally permitted cleaner.

Sanding and feather-border co-ordinate to the post-obit minimum grit recommendations:

• Steel: P180 grit,
  

• Aluminum: P320 grit, and then pretreat
  

• Galvanized: P320 dust, then pretreat
  

• E-coat: P320 grit. Cured paint: P320 grit OEM featheredge:
  

• P180 grit followed past P240 grit Body filler:
  

• P180 dust 2K putty:
  

• P180-P240 dust SMC/fiberglass:
  

• P180-P240 grit
  

• POT LIFE: one Hr at lxx°F
  

Note: SHELF LIFE:  Activator 25-30 days in plastic bottles but

Tips for Success:

• Sanding is required for optimal appearance and adhesion of topcoat.
  

• When using coarse grit paper, step your way up through P80/P180/P240 dust prior to priming to remove coarse scratches and avoid sand scratch swelling in OEM finishes.
  

• Stop sensitive substrates in P320 dust.
  

• Sand across the expanse to be primed with P320 grit or effectively to ensure good adhesion at the sparse edge of the primer.
  

MIX RATIO  4:i

• four parts Epoxy Primer (Us-422)
  

• 1 part Primer Activator (SR-725) SHELF LIFE: 25-30 days in Haz/Mat plastic bottles Merely
  

GUN Gear up

• Conventional Siphon Feed: 35 - 45 psi  - Gravity Feed: 35 - 45 psi
  

• HVLP: 8-x psi
  

FLASH Time:

• 5-x minutes
  

• Apply 2-3 medium wet coats to reach desired moving picture build.
  

Tips for Success: Do non ignore flash times between coats; this prevents solvent entrapment that tin crusade pinholes, popping and shrinkage if flash is abused.

Dry out Time TO SAND :

• Air Dry: 2-iii hours at 70 °
  

• Force Dry: xxx minutes at 140 °F (60 °F) after 10 infinitesimal wink
  

• Sand wet or dry out with #400 or effectively paper.
  

CLEAN UP

• Clean equipment thoroughly with lacquer thinner or urethane reducer (cheque local regulations).
  

 Hither is a corking tutorial on setting up and using your spray gun for your motorcycle pigment projection:

Universal Base System

Do Not Use HEAVY WET COATS OF THE UNIVERSAL BASES AND Await THEM TO FLOW, THIS WILL TYPICALLY RESULT IN WRINKLING AND SPLITTING . They behave very much like lacquer, and so apply medium coats only and avoid heavy build. Practise non dry spray or lack of adhesion is possible. Apply medium coats, fifty% pattern overlap. Flash tedious between coats.

NOTE : 3 coats Bases equals 1/two to iii/iv mil, leaving a minimal edge. (Tape pulls abroad leaving a clean, low border.)

Notation : Primer/Sealer is not a cure-all for poor preparation and does non foreclose discoloration or haemorrhage. The main purpose of the sealer is to increment adhesion of topcoats, to make the object one colour (nearest to the base of operations for faster coverage), and to improve colour holdout.

MIX RATIO  2:1

2 parts Universal Basecoat

one part Reducer (082-R4)

1 role Flake (FLK-000 series) merely when required

GUN Set up

• Conventional Gun = 45 to 55 PSI
  

• HVLP Gun = x PSI at the cap
  

  (Refer to spray gun manufacturer'southward recommendations)

• Needle/Nozzle = one.3 to 1.5 for Basecoats
  

• Needle/Nozzle = 1.5 for Bit Metallic Basecoats
  

  (Depending on the size of object being painted)

• Trigger Pull = 50% to 75%
  

• Air Brush: Follow gun manufacturer'south recommendations
  

APPLYING BASECOAT

• Later reducing, strain the paint into the paint gun. Gun distance while spraying should be approximately 6 inches. Apply 1- 2 MEDIUM coats with 50% design overlap. Walk long objects. Avoid dry out spraying, every bit loss of adhesion is possible. Once again, MEDIUM coats piece of work best.
  

APPLYING Fleck BASECOATS

• Use 1.five tip to prevent bottleneck. It's very important to keep the flake mixed through at all fourth dimension while applying. Class flakes volition settle at the bottom, preventing an equal distribution while spraying the basecoat. When spraying flake basecoats, many painters choose to remove the screen at the hopper to prevent bottleneck
  

FLASH TIME:

• 10-15 minutes
  

DRY Time:

• Allow dry time earlier Processed or articulate is applied (normally well-nigh xxx to 45 minutes and not longer than 4 hours). Topcoat within iv hours.
  

• NOTE: If dry time exceeds the (four) hour allotted time, the base coat must be lightly sanded or scuffed with 400-600 grit and re-coated prior to being meridian coated.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Maybe be used as a basecoat for Kandies or top coated for actress protection.
  

Flash TEST: - ALL BASES Volition Dry DULL AND SHOULD Experience Dry out TO THE Bear on BEFORE THE Adjacent COAT IS APPLIED. Monitor closely for maximum merging of coats

SANDING

• Dry Sandpaper = 280P to 320P grit (CAMI class = 240 to 280 grit)
  

• Wet Sandpaper = 400 to 500 grit
  

• (FEPA grade 600P to 800P dust)
  

• Maroon scuff pad
  

Processed COAT

• Bases may be Candied with either acrylic lacquer or urethane enamel. Recollect if you Candy with acrylic lacquer, you must too clear with acrylic lacquer. (If you Candy with urethane enamel, you must also articulate with urethane enamel). Meet appropriate tech sheets for Candy application. For artwork, our Candy Koncentrates may be mixed with SG100 Intercoat Articulate for Candy graphics. Meet KK & SG100 tech sheets for more than information.
  

CLEAN Upwardly

• Make clean equipment thoroughly with lacquer thinner or urethane reducer (bank check local regulations).
  

Urethane Enamel System   ( 000-00)

Our products are urethane enamel Candies that provide fantastic gloss and depth. Available in many stunning translucent colors. They are crack resistant and can be applied over any of our Universal Base Arrangement.

Requires Catalyst and Reducer

MIX RATIO  2:1:i(check label) MIX RATIO  1:i(check label)

• 1 part Reducer (082-R4)
  

POT LIFE

• 2 hours @ 70°F / 50% Relative Humidity
  

GUN Gear up Upwardly

• Conventional Gun = 55 to 65 PSI
  

• HVLP Gun = 10 PSI at the cap
  

  (Refer to spray gun manufacturer'southward recommendations

• Needle/Nozzle = 1.3 to ane.5
  

  (Depending on the size of object being painted)

• Air Brush Application = Not recommended
  

APPLYING  CANDIES

• Candys may be practical over any of our bases. Always spray a examination panel earlier committing to the job.
  

Note: Catalysts are moisture sensitive and will not keep for long periods once opened. When doing small jobs, buy smaller containers to prevent spoilage. Proceed container tightly sealed.

Strain the pigment into the paint gun. Use multiple coats to achieve proper color. Start with 2 medium wet coats outset, with 75% spray overlap. Finish with 2 to 3 full wet coats or until desire shade of color is accomplished with 50% spray pattern overlap. Gun distance while spraying should exist approximately 6 inches. Walk long objects. Allow flash time between coats.

URETHANE FLASH Exam - Pigment SHOULD Be Mucilaginous AND NOT Cord WHEN TOUCHED AT THE WETTEST POINT BEFORE Side by side COAT IS APPLIED .

Notation : Too long a dry fourth dimension between coats may cause lifting. If finish feels dry, permit 12 hours at 70°F before re-coating. Scuff with maroon scuff pad to remove gloss or lightly moisture sand with 500 or 600 moisture. Use caution as likewise aggressive sanding can crusade lite and night spots in the Candy.

NOTE : Colour strength volition vary based on base colour, number of Candy coats, type and number of clear coats, and spray technique. LIGHTER Base COLORS Crave MAXIMUM NUMBER OF Candy COATS FOR LONGEVITY. A base color tinted near the Candy color eases application and improves longevity.

CANDY Awarding TECHNIQUES

• The application of "Processed Blazon" finishes are among the nigh demanding of all finishes applied. Great attending must exist paid in spray gun settings, number of coats and bones spray gun techniques. The following steps, when observed, provide consistent results.
  

Setting up the Spray Gun

Know the equipment

• Check spray gun pattern, it must be consequent.
  

• Turn fluid knob in, to restrict trigger pull and reducer amount of Candy delivered.
  

• This must be done for the first two to three coats to avoid streaking. A 75% pattern overlap is mandatory.
  

• Apply Candy with recommended pattern overlap.
  

• Spray gun should be 4 to six inches from surface.
  

• Practise not utilise Candy panel to panel, spray entire length of object.
  

• Spray in straight lines, exercise not follow torso lines. (Encounter Diagram Three)
  

• Application - Terminal Coats before Clear
  

• Adjust fluid knob for a larger pattern 5-seven" apply additional ii to iii coats with 50% overlap.
  

• Allow each glaze to stop "stringing" before applying next coat. Practice not allow coats to completely dry to bear upon between coats. Permit 30-60 min. flash prior to clear, assuasive Candy only plenty time to stop "stringing".
  

• Utilise 2 to 3 coats of Spot Panel Clear, Do not permit Candy to completely dry before clearing or wrinkling and lifting is likely to occur.
  

FLASH TIME:

• 10-15 minutes in betwixt Kandies
  

• 30-hr before Clear
  

DRY Fourth dimension

• Air dry at 70°F = 24 hours
  

• Force dry out at 140°F = 30 minutes flash time, ii hours bake, with 1 hour absurd down.
  

Annotation: Based upon atmospheric condition weather, number of coats, solvent speed, etc. It is not unusual for the Candy job to remain soft for extended periods of time. This does not mean the finish is uncured, it indicates the finish is holding solvents and volition demand additional time to fully harden.

FINISHING AND POLISHING

• In a 70°F shop, allow 24 hours for dry time earlier polishing.
  

• After lx days, the vehicle may be waxed. We recommend using a quality non-abrasive Carnauba wax.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Clearcoat
  

Clean UP

• Make clean equipment thoroughly with lacquer thinner or urethane reducer (bank check local regulations).
  

Tri-coat Organization   ( 000-00)

Our products are urethane enamel Tri-coat that provide fantastic gloss and depth. Available in many stunning translucent colors. They are crack resistant and can be applied over any of our Universal Base System.

Requires Goad and Reducer

MIX RATIO  2:1:ane(check label) MIX RATIO  one:1(bank check label)

• i office Reducer (082-R4)
  

POT LIFE

• two hours @ seventy°F / 50% Relative Humidity
  

GUN Ready Upwards

• Conventional Gun = 55 to 65 PSI
  

• HVLP Gun = x PSI at the cap
  

  (Refer to spray gun manufacturer's recommendations

• Needle/Nozzle = 1.3 to 1.5
  

  (Depending on the size of object being painted)

• Air Brush Application = Not recommended
  

APPLYING  TRI-Glaze

• Tri-glaze may be practical over any of our bases. Ever spray a examination panel before committing to the job.
  

NOTE: Catalysts are moisture sensitive and volition not go on for long periods one time opened. When doing small jobs, buy smaller containers to preclude spoilage. Go along container tightly sealed.

Strain the paint into the pigment gun. Use multiple coats to accomplish proper color. Start with 2 medium wet coats first, with 75% spray overlap. Terminate with 2 to three total wet coats or until desire shade of color is accomplished with 50% spray pattern overlap. Gun altitude while spraying should be approximately 6 inches. Walk long objects. Allow flash time betwixt coats.

URETHANE FLASH Exam - PAINT SHOULD BE Gluey AND Not STRING WHEN TOUCHED AT THE WETTEST POINT BEFORE Side by side Coat IS Practical .

Note: Too long a dry out fourth dimension between coats may crusade lifting. If stop feels dry, allow 12 hours at 70°F before re-coating. Scuff with maroon scuff pad to remove gloss or lightly wet sand with 500 or 600 wet. Utilize caution as too aggressive sanding can cause calorie-free and dark spots in the Candy.

Note: Color force will vary based on base color, number of Tri-coats, type and number of clear coats, and spray technique. LIGHTER BASE COLORS Crave MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TRI- COATS FOR LONGEVITY. A base of operations color tinted near the Tri-coat color eases application and improves longevity.

TRI-Glaze Awarding TECHNIQUES

• The application of "Tri-coat Type" finishes are amid the most enervating of all finishes applied. Great attention must be paid in spray gun settings, number of coats and basic spray gun techniques. The post-obit steps, when observed, provide consistent results.
  

Setting upward the Spray Gun

Know the equipment

• Check spray gun design, it must be consequent.
  

• Turn fluid knob in, to restrict trigger pull and reducer corporeality of Candy delivered.
  

• This must be washed for the first ii to three coats to avoid streaking. A 75% patterN overlap is mandatory.
  

• Apply Tri-glaze with recommended pattern overlap.
  

• Spray gun should be 4 to 6 inches from surface.
  

• Do not apply Tri-coat panel to panel, spray entire length of object.
  

• Spray in straight lines, do not follow body lines. (See Diagram Three)
  

• Awarding - Final Coats earlier Clear
  

• Adjust fluid knob for a larger pattern 5-7" employ additional two to iii coats with fifty% overlap.
  

• Let each coat to terminate "stringing" before applying next glaze. Do not permit coats to completely dry to touch between coats. Allow 30-60 min. wink prior to clear, assuasive Tri-coat but enough time to stop "stringing".
  

• Apply 2 to iii coats of Spot Panel Clear, Do not permit Tri-coat to completely dry before clearing or wrinkling and lifting is likely to occur.
  

FLASH Time:

• 10-fifteen minutes in between Kandies
  

• 30-60 minutes before Articulate
  

DRY Fourth dimension

• Air dry at 70°F = 24 hours

Force dry at 140°F = 30 minutes flash time, 2 hours bake, with 1 hour absurd downwards.

Notation: Based upon atmospheric condition conditions, number of coats, solvent speed, etc. It is not unusual for the Tri-coat job to remain soft for extended periods of time. This does not hateful the stop is uncured, it indicates the finish is holding solvents and will need additional time to fully harden.

FINISHING AND POLISHING

• In a 70°F store, allow 24 hours for dry fourth dimension before polishing.
  

• Later 60 days, the vehicle may be waxed. We recommend using a quality not-annoying Carnauba wax.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Clearcoat
  

Clean UP

• Clean equipment thoroughly with lacquer thinner or urethane reducer (cheque local regulations).
  

Premium Basecoat System ( 000-00)

POT LIFE

• four-8 hours @ 70°F / l% Relative Humidity
  

MIX RATIO

• Ready for Spray
  

SURFACE Preparation

• Prepare all surfaces to be repainted using the recommended undercoat systems, following recommended
  

• procedures. Finish sand with P400 DA dust paper or finer (dry out or wet).
  

GUN SETUP

Conventional

• Siphon Feed: 1.4 mm - 1.six mm (.055" - .063")
  

• Gravity Feed: 1.4 mm - 1.five mm (.055" - .059")
  

HVLP

• Siphon Feed: 1.4 mm - ane.6 mm (.055" - .063")
  

• Gravity Feed: 1.iv mm - one.half dozen mm (.055" - .063")
  

AIR PRESSURE

• Conventional Spot/Panel Overall
  

• Siphon Feed: 45 psi @ the gun.
  

• Gravity Feed: 35 - 45 psi @ the gun.
  

HVLP

• vi - 8 psi @ the gun cap. vii – nine psi @ the gun.
  

Awarding

• Apply two - 3 medium wet coats
  

FLASH TIME

• Air Dry
  

• Flash between Coats 5 - 10 minutes.
  

• Flash before Clearcoat: xv - 30 minutes.
  

• Flash before Tape: 30 minutes.
  

• Wink earlier Two-Toning: xxx minutes.
  

• Maximum Commanded Dry out before Articulate coating: 24 hours.
  

Strength Dry

• Not Recommended
  

RECOATING / REPAIRS

• Premium basecoat due south may exist recoated with itself within 24 hours.
  

SANDING

• Premium basecoat s dries to a smooth matte stop and SHOULD Non be sanded. Neb sanding of small
  

  areas to remove dirt must be followed by the awarding of more color before clearcoating.

REQUIREMENTS

• Clearcoat
  

CLEANUP

• Clean spray equipment immediately later use with Lacquer Thinner.
  

Spot Panel Clearcoat   (UC-960)

SelectClear is a 2K Urethane clearcoat designed for fast spot and console applications. Information technology is designed for those shops seeking a productive clearcoat that is easy to spray while delivering excellent gloss and Distinctness of Image. Recommended for use over properly applied basecoats and Kandies

POT LIFE

• 2 hours @ seventy°F / l% Relative Humidity
  

MIX RATIO  4:i

• 4 parts Urethane Articulate (UC-960)
  

• 1 office Clearcoat Hardener (H-54) SHELF LIFE: 25-thirty days in Haz/Mat plastic bottles
  

GUN SETUP:

• Conventional
  

• Gravity Feed: xxx – xl PSI at the gun
  

• HVLP: viii – 10 psi at the cap
  

TYPICAL GUN Ready-UPS:

• Conventional & HVLP: 1.3mm – 1.vi mm
  

Awarding:

• Apply 2-3 medium wet coats of clear.
  

Flash Fourth dimension:

• 5-7 minutes flash between coats
  

DRYING TIME:

• Out of dust: 5-7 minutes
  

• Tack Free: 1 to two hours
  

• To Tape: Overnight
  

• Force Dry out: 140°F x xxx minutes.
  

BUFFING:

• If forcefulness stale, wait iii-6 hours @ 70°F before buffing.
  

• If air stale, wait 6-10 hours, depending on temperature and activator, before buffing.
  

Remove dust with soft, dampened textile and sand with 1500 dust and effectively paper. Then shine with medium duty compound and finish with a soft polishing pad to remove whatever swirl marks. Operate at 1700-2000 RPM.

Clean Up

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