Title: Inspect, clean, and determine the condition of spray guns and related equipment.
Course: Auto Body Technology II (20117-II) > Section: Operating Spray Gun and Related Equipment

Procedures should include

- determining the type of spray gun in use (e.g., gravity fed, siphon fed, pressure pot)
- inspecting related equipment, such as air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, spray environment, and fillers for defects
- cleaning spray guns after each use in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is the pattern on a spray gun determined?
- What effect does the air hose have on air pressure?
- Why is it important to keep spray equipment clean?
- What are the different types of spray guns in use?