Spray Pattern Troubleshooting


How to Fix Fogging, Overspray and Dry Spray

Fogging, overspray or dry spray reduce transfer efficiencies and decrease booth cleanliness. Video shows what these patterns look like and explains how to eliminate them while using an air assist spray gun.

Sometimes referred as fogging, overspray or dry spray, these patterns reduce transfer efficiencies and decrease booth cleanliness, due to over atomization. These patterns also tend to decrease cap cleanliness, creating the need for frequent cleaning. 

Turning down the atomizing air pressure can eliminate this problem

Possible Reasons

Too much atomization air

Too high of fluid pressure

Incorrect tip size

Best Solution

Reduce air pressure

Decrease fluid pressure

Increase tip orifice size

Why is It Important?

Increase transfer efficiency

Decrease overspray

Improves spray booth cleanliness

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