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Old 02-26-2006 | 03:34 PM
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I would like to apply latex (Sherwin Williams) with a spray gun. I have a gravity feed HVLP gun and thined the material as much as 50/50 but cannot avoid the material coming out in large droplets(spatters). I have tried various air preasures as well as volume adjustments. What am I doing wrong?
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It sounds like the paint is not thinned enough. I normally thin latex to a consistency about halfway between milk and cream. I have had my best results at 25 - 30 psi.

Here is a little "How To" on painting with latex.

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