Spraying MDF doesn’t have to be hard. This MDF primer from Anker Stuy can be applied by all types of equipment, including conventional gravity-fed pot guns, HVLP, and airless and air-assisted pumps. In this video we test the Ankocryl Interior Filling Primer for things like durability, flexibility, sanding, and any anti-tanning properties it may or may not have.
Category Archives: Top Tips
Understanding the Graco Cleanshot
This is a video that we have put out on here quite a few times but surprisingly its something that a lot of people struggle with. For us the cleanshot is so much more than the anti spit device that its meant to be but this video is all about getting the cleanshot to work at the lower pressures.
HOW TO: Prime you Tritech Spray Machine with Paint
So you have a Tritech spray machine, its all unboxed and set up, you have cleaned out all of the packing oils that it came with and you are ready to get started with painting.
This video shows you how to set up the machine, remove the water and switch over to paint in the machine and paint in the hose. Next all you have to do is choose the tip you want to use..
How do you know if your hose is damaged?
Have a look at this great video by Airless Discounter which goes through what to look out for when checking your hoses and also why it’s important to make sure that your hoses are safe.
Most people don’t realise how much pressure their airless hoses are under when compared with the likes of a car tyre.
3m PPS System – Spraying Makes Sense Live
Each week on Spraying Makes Sense Live we run a spotlight on anything spray-related. This week in the spotlight was the 3M PPS system. Ian talks about the 170ml mini cups which were a typical internet purchase! From the photo, he was sure these were the standard 650ml cups but when they turned up he realised his mistake lol. However, he has since found that they are perfect for his kitchen sample boards as they hold a small amount of paint.
The ultimate masking top tip
We’ve done this video to show how this one Top Tip can save up to 65% on time and 50% saving on material cost , it’s the gift that keeps giving.
Top Tip – Fitting your ladder hook
A question brought up on Spraying makes sense about ladder hooks has proven very helpful for some.
A lot of people struggle with fitting the ladder hook as its not simple and doesn’t come with instructions.
TOP TIP – Make your tips last longer
Ian at PaintTech is back with another great money saving top tip on how he makes his spray tips last longer while keeping track of old and new.
How do you install a spray tip?
Installing the tip seal in to the guard can be a little tricky if you didn’t know about the built in tool on the tips them self…Is there an easy way to get the tip seal into the guard?
TriTech T360 gun – How to change the filter
Need a little help with changing your inline filter? Are you changing your filter correctly? Why is my gun leaking after changing the filter?… All these questions can be answered by watching this simple and quick video from Ian.