- 1 - Air inlet
- 2 - Spray pattern adjustment
- 3 - Tank (1 liter capacity). Maximum pressure 9.7 bar (9.84 kg/sq.cm)
- 4 - Gun fitting
- 5 - Nozzle fitting
- 6 - Flexible tip
- 7 - Rigid tip with narrow cone nozzle
- 8 - Flexible nylon hose with 360x wide spray cone
- 9 - Hard tip (1100 mm) with a wide spray cone 360x
When resurfacing cavities that were de-coated during repair, a compressor-powered gun with a high-pressure reservoir and a selection of various removable tips should be used.
When choosing a handpiece to be mounted on a gun, depending on the working conditions, the following must be considered:
- Use a rigid or flexible tip with a 360°wide spray cone for hollow areas to provide maximum surface area.
- With difficult access to the cavity, (when the entrance is narrow or the cavity is small), use a curved tip with a more direct spray pattern.
- Open surfaces of the bottom should be processed directly with a gun without tips, without interrupting the fluid supply.
Flexible nylon tip 1100 mm long
This tip is similar in design to the rigid tip, but allows for better handling of curved cavities or hard to reach areas. Its main disadvantage is the lack of positioning accuracy inside the closed cavity.
Perform all processing with the outer end of the handpiece. Pull the tip out of the cavity slowly to ensure sufficient surface finish. Do not pull out the tip too quickly.
Note that the nylon hose of the handpiece does not interfere with the edges of the cavity inlet to prevent abrasion and prolong hose life. Be careful to stop spraying before the tip exits the cavity inlet. To facilitate this, paint the last 30 mm of the tip with RED paint.
Curved end of flexible tip
The curved rigid end with a nozzle produces a fine, narrow, conical jet that is directed far forward and has good atomization characteristics. This combination works well in short narrow cavities and can be used for wheel arch inner panels and other similar areas.
During operation, position the flat surface of the end of the handpiece at 180 degrees to the direction of the jet from the nozzle. This will allow more precise directing of the jet when the nozzle is hidden in a cavity or cavity opening.
For general surface treatment, move the nozzle in an arc from side to side to ensure complete coverage.
Keep all surface treatment equipment clean. Clean all parts with white spirit immediately after finishing the coating.
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