BIN shellac based is pretty thin, you can spray it without diluting.
Scott, if your satisfied that's ok. Results are all that matter. I use a 1.3 top for paint and top coats, 1.8 or 2.0 for primer.
A smaller orifice produces finer aerosolation and lays down a better finish, especially with top coats. For me I found 30-40 seconds is about right. The problem with most paint is the thinning. I've had some paint you have to thin 50%. There's a good reason why the gravity gun I just bought says "not suitable for latex paint".
Re: thinning I've done enough of it that I can tell by how fast it goes through the strainer if its thin enough. Basically, if it goes through as fast as I can pour a middlin' amount, its good - about as fast a NC moonshiner decants to a gallon whiskey jug LOL.
All that said, if its working for you go with it. I've only used Emerald with a roller on walls. I have used a lot of ProClassic (both oil and wb) and I can say without doubt it is excellent for cabinet work.
Show us your results.
I just finished this kitchen with Target Coatings products.
Scott, if your satisfied that's ok. Results are all that matter. I use a 1.3 top for paint and top coats, 1.8 or 2.0 for primer.
A smaller orifice produces finer aerosolation and lays down a better finish, especially with top coats. For me I found 30-40 seconds is about right. The problem with most paint is the thinning. I've had some paint you have to thin 50%. There's a good reason why the gravity gun I just bought says "not suitable for latex paint".
Re: thinning I've done enough of it that I can tell by how fast it goes through the strainer if its thin enough. Basically, if it goes through as fast as I can pour a middlin' amount, its good - about as fast a NC moonshiner decants to a gallon whiskey jug LOL.
All that said, if its working for you go with it. I've only used Emerald with a roller on walls. I have used a lot of ProClassic (both oil and wb) and I can say without doubt it is excellent for cabinet work.
Show us your results.
I just finished this kitchen with Target Coatings products.