What Type of Sprayer to Use With Galvanized Paint?
Galvanized paints are also call cold galvanizing compounds and are available in a spray can or in a quart or gallon size pail. Galvanizing compounds can be brushed on or applied with a sprayer. It is important to use a galvanizing primer prior to applying the compound.
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Types
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Several options are available when it comes to paint sprayers. You have air sprayers, airless sprayers, cup sprayers and high volume low-pressure (HVLP) sprayers to choose from.
Considerations
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Before choosing a paint sprayer you need to know what you intend to use the paint sprayer for. What surfaces you will be painting and the types of paint you will be using are also important factors. Each paint sprayer type is designed for specific jobs. The size of the job is also a factor to consider before making a purchase.
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Small Jobs
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If you are cold galvanizing a small area or object, the best choice is to purchase your galvanizing paint in a spray can. Paint spray cans are easy to use, disposable and you don't have a sprayer to clean when the job is done.
Large Jobs
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To cover large areas in less time, a paint sprayer is the best choice. An airless paint sprayer is a good choice for cold galvanizing. Airless sprayers work under high pressure and are used for a large variety of paint types, from thick latex paint to thin stains. This type of sprayer eliminates the need to thin the paint before applying. Specialty paints such as cold galvanizing compounds should not be thinned. A good quality airless sprayer will come with a reversible spray tip to help prevent clogs. Airless sprayers provide uniform coverage on nearly any surface and can be used indoors or out.
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