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You should be able to use a gravity feed HVLP spray gun to spray latex paint as long as the volume is at least 12 CFM. Check the paint's data sheet to determine the proper thinning required.

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How do you get latex paint off flagstone?

I assume it has dried. There is a product called Goof. One for oil base and one for latex. Put it on and a wire brush should do it. A heat gun for striping paint could also be used but there is the risk of causing the stone to flake. May change the color also.


Why should you always strain your paint before you pour it into the airbrush gun?

Always strain the paint before spraying to remove anything that will clog the spray tip, or for any reason go on unevenly. Straining helps maintain the proper consistency of the paint.


Will lacquer thinner remove dried paint from a paint sprayer?

It depends on the type of paint. Lacquer thinner will remove most oil based and latex paints from a paint sprayer, however, spray gun cleaner will remove it better.


What kind of sprayer to use with Behr paint?

If you own a compressor, or plan on buying one, you will be looking for a general purpose sprayer that likely has the paint container sitting below the nozzle, since most gravity-fed sprayers (can above the nozzle) are for thin paints and varnishes used in automotive detailing applications. The important thing is to read the specifications for the sprayer to determine if latex paints can be used. Once you have found one or more that state they can be used with latex, ensure that the compressor you will be using has the required scf rating to deliver the latex paint through the sprayer. Some sprayers may require as little as 2 scf @ 40 psi which is something virtually every compressor can deliver while other latex-capable sprayers may require a more powerful compressor. Of course, you will also have to use a thinner in the latex paint regardless of the sprayer you choose. ANSWER: Actually, you can not use a cup gun to spray latex paint with a standard air compressor. The latex paint requires either a high amount of air or high pressure to atomize the paint. This can be done with an HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) sprayer and gun, a gravity feed gun with a projector set that handles thicker fluids, or an airless paint sprayer that uses a piston or diaphragm to push the paint through a hose, to a gun where the paint will be atomized by a spray tip.


What liquid is used to remove acrylic paint from spray gun?

Acrylic paint is water based, so water or soapy water should be used to clean a spray gun.

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How do you get latex paint off flagstone?

I assume it has dried. There is a product called Goof. One for oil base and one for latex. Put it on and a wire brush should do it. A heat gun for striping paint could also be used but there is the risk of causing the stone to flake. May change the color also.


What materials would I need to make my own paint spray booths?

The two most important things you will need are a ventilated (with fans) booth and an airbrush gun. You can buy both of these things online. Check out sites like Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/PAASCHE-HSSB-22-16-Paint-Spray-Booth-Airbrush-Gun/dp/B001CTC6FK) because they have a good range of sizes and prices.


Why should you always strain your paint before you pour it into the airbrush gun?

Always strain the paint before spraying to remove anything that will clog the spray tip, or for any reason go on unevenly. Straining helps maintain the proper consistency of the paint.


How do you color a gun black?

you get spray paint and then paint the parts used to make the gun.


Will lacquer thinner remove dried paint from a paint sprayer?

It depends on the type of paint. Lacquer thinner will remove most oil based and latex paints from a paint sprayer, however, spray gun cleaner will remove it better.


What kind of sprayer to use with Behr paint?

If you own a compressor, or plan on buying one, you will be looking for a general purpose sprayer that likely has the paint container sitting below the nozzle, since most gravity-fed sprayers (can above the nozzle) are for thin paints and varnishes used in automotive detailing applications. The important thing is to read the specifications for the sprayer to determine if latex paints can be used. Once you have found one or more that state they can be used with latex, ensure that the compressor you will be using has the required scf rating to deliver the latex paint through the sprayer. Some sprayers may require as little as 2 scf @ 40 psi which is something virtually every compressor can deliver while other latex-capable sprayers may require a more powerful compressor. Of course, you will also have to use a thinner in the latex paint regardless of the sprayer you choose. ANSWER: Actually, you can not use a cup gun to spray latex paint with a standard air compressor. The latex paint requires either a high amount of air or high pressure to atomize the paint. This can be done with an HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) sprayer and gun, a gravity feed gun with a projector set that handles thicker fluids, or an airless paint sprayer that uses a piston or diaphragm to push the paint through a hose, to a gun where the paint will be atomized by a spray tip.


Does the glue in a hot glue gun contain latex?

No, it does not contain latex


What is airbrush nails?

It is one of a way to decorate your nails. Your use a tool called airbrush gun. It is a tool to make liquid to making it into a spraying form. Then you use a stencil and put in over the nail and then spray over it with the airbrush gun. Then when you take off the stencil there it is! A awesome design! Sorry, its pretty confusing. If you want to lean about it with video clips, you can go the you tube and put "airbrush nails" and they would give you many clips about it!


What liquid is used to remove acrylic paint from spray gun?

Acrylic paint is water based, so water or soapy water should be used to clean a spray gun.


Can a Paint ball gun be used in Federal Recreation Areas?

No.


Needing a paint spray gun in my area.?

you can find the right kind of paint for a paint spray gun in home depot. they have many choices of paints that will work in your paint spray gun. they even have paint spray guns at the store.


Why do my your spray gun drip out the tip when I release the trigger when you are spraying with a paint gun?

It depends on which paint gun if it is a paint ball you have the wrong paint or you do not have enough pressurized air. If you have a spray paint gun that means that there not enough pressurized air.