carlosnelson Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 (edited) Finally i'll spray next after needing a little more time for final shaping. When I spray my guitar, while it's drying I won't be using the gun for about 30-45 minutes in between coats. Should I clean the gun during that time lapse & how long before I put more paint back into the paint cup which is attached to the top of the gun. Also what would you recommend as a cleaner. I saw some spray gun cleaner at my local Sherwin-Williams Auto store but by-passed as I was told any paint thinner should do it. Is this true? Edited November 11, 2007 by carlosnelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Finally i'll spray next after needing a little more time for final shaping. When I spray my guitar, while it's drying I won't be using the gun for about 30-45 minutes in between coats. Should I clean the gun during that time lapse & how long before I put more paint back into the paint cup which is attached to the top of the gun. Also what would you recommend as a cleaner. I saw some spray gun cleaner at my local Sherwin-Williams Auto store but by-passed as I was told any paint thinner should do it. Is this true? Yes, definitely clean the gun during those large gaps between coats. Laquer thinner will clean any finish you'll spray. Just use some gloves around it, as it's not healthy to get solvent on your skin. I keep a 5 gallon drum of the stuff in my shop so that if my shop should catch on fire, it will be occompanied by a large explosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosnelson Posted November 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) How long do u let gun dry before using it again & how do u know when it's totally clean? I was wondering if I just keep putting lacquer thinner in the cup & spraying until I don't see paint anymore? Edited November 14, 2007 by carlosnelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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