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Originally Posted by Tim Hancock (Post 4211390)

To get the best finish out of most guns, it is usually best to crank the pressure up to at least 50 psi even though the directions on the paint or gun may suggest lower. You will get better atomization of the paint for a better finish, but will waste a bit more paint. (good for the finish, bad for the EPA nazis ;))

This is especially true when shooting Xylene-thinned POR15. My experience also creates the hardest finish. did my front and rear control arms and they came out beautifully and you can hit'em with a hammer.

I use a small touch up gun that I got at HD. It has a top lever like an airbrush and works very nicely for smaller projects. Holds about a pint. Cheap Cambell Hausefield about $20.00. It can squirt nicely with 20 lbs. pressure.

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