Set up your Activator Gun || How to Spray Activator

Set up your Activator Gun || How to Spray Activator
In this video, we will be showing you how to set up a hvlp spray gun for hydro dip activator and the proper techniques for spraying hydro dip activator. Follow along as Chris from ATF Hydrographics gives an in depth lesson on the proper way to tune and adjust your activator spray gun and shows you the right way to spray activator for hydro dipping and hydrographics.
As always don't forget to stick around to the end of the video for all the funny bloopers.
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[@terrylockwood2430]

Thanks for the best explanation of how to overlap passes I’ve ever seen. Overall great job

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Thanks Terry, just trying to keep it simple so people that are not so smart like me can learn.

[@upsjetmechanic5647]

"...I can smell the color 11!" LMBO! 🤣🤣🤣

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

How to know when the Monster drinks and coffee have kicked in: when you smell the color 9 you are almost there! LOL

[@frankiealdino4918]

You're an excellent teacher

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Thank you Frankie, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@franciscobravo9910]

This is the video I been waiting on 😅 thanks!

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Awesome, glad I could help.

[@alexanderalicea1931]

Waiting everyday for new video's thanks for being reall God bless

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Thanks Alexander, hoping to get back to filming this week.

[@Murphyslawfarm]

Great video mate

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Glad you enjoyed

[@sohaildagia9464]

Whats the best nozzle size for the activator spray gun

[@danieltrudinski8509]

What size tip is best?

[@karlharris7602]

Great info as always. Thanks! What if you use a rattle can?

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Same application principal applies. You will get much better results with a spray gun.

[@wes450f]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge it means a lot to us beginners. I have a question about something you said in the video. You make a extra pass going back and forth vertical if the film needs more activator. How do you know what film needs more activator? Can you tell from looking at the film or handling it?

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

It is all from experience. No two films are the same, which is one of the reasons people struggle so hard with activating. It takes a lot of time and practice, which is why I always tell people to practice on something cheap before doing your actual project.

[@blainestutes6995]

One of the best tutorials I have seen! You are missing a Corona (for the haters) though... 😂😂😂

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

LOL... Oh I miss Jim and his Corona for the haters! He was always my favorite to watch.

[@martinfilion9140]

Thanks for the good videos, I'm learning a lot. I'm a beginner and I'm hesitating between buying a cheap spray gun or sticking with aerosol activators. Will a cheap spray gun spread the activator better than a rattle can? Thanks!

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Spray gun hands down. There is zero consistency with the cans and they make it much more difficult to dip.

[@chrisrichardson7717]

Nice work, how about what size fluid tip are you using.

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

1.8

[@samuelblack8822]

What does the color Eleven smell like?

[@roscoeb]

What a great help! Thank you! I was curious about the regulator? What brand do you use and how precise should they be? I've got a Harbor Freight digital regulator but it will jump from 12-18 psi between uses.

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

I had some HF regulators and had the same issue. The ones I buy now are from amazon and cost about 40 bucks. They last about a year and I toss them and get new ones. It needs to be pretty specific so you can get repeatable results.

[@roscoeb]

@@AllThingsFunHydrographics After some close studying of your video and the price you mentioned, I believe I found the regulator on Amazon. I just ordered one. Thanks for responding Chris!

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

@@roscoeb Glad I can help

[@Nikuros]

Great video but I'm correcting in two important points. When you adjust the air pressure you did it with an empty gun. After you filled it with activator I can assure you that the pressure goes up, not by much but it still effect the spray pattern. Second. You opened the needle full. If you turn it clockwise a half to 3/4 turn you will have less over spray.

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Thanks for the info.

[@pepperbomb45]

Do you think that particles (even ones you think you can’t see) can effect the way the film goes on a product? Ex: tiny wood particles, dust, micro water droplets from a the air compressor?

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

anything that makes the surface rough or not smooth is going to affect the dip. You want to parts to be clean and smooth as possible.

[@toosmartidiots6563]

My spray gun has a 1.7 mm tip, I need a 1.3 but I can’t seem to find any. Are all tips interchangeable between different guns? I have a kobalt model SGY-AIR176NB

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

No, every model is made different.

[@franciscobravo9910]

Hello, what’s the best site to get films and sprays?

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

There is no best, it all just depends on what you want. One hit wonder, big brain, twn, liquid concepts all sell the products you need.

[@adamhenderson4132]

Technically, if you pinned a comment with the links....it would be in time comments. Lmao. Great vid!

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Thanks a great point... Forgot about pining comments, but still, why can I not make words with then sentences and stuff lol?

[@adamhenderson4132]

@@AllThingsFunHydrographics because you're special. 😂😂😂

[@mattb.7307]

Great video bro. But I want to know the tip size. I’m using 1.4.

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

I talked about it in the video. I use a 1.8. anything between 1.4 and 1.8 is fine.

[@mattb.7307]

Oh ok. Maybe I jump the gun and couldn’t wait for the bloopers lol. Thanks

[@TitoMarlenMelanie]

How would I be able to tell what film might need more activator

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Trial and error. Lots of testing and practice. Every time I get a new film I have to trial and error and see what it likes.

[@blades.]

Would this work with an electric paint sprayer?

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Never tried it.

[@alexanderalicea1931]

Hi what size of gun to use for activator 1.4mm or 1.6mm?

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

I use a 1.8 tip, many people like a 1.4.

[@nathansorenson465]

Do you have to clean the spray gun after using it every day with activator?

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

No sir... I make sure to filter the activator before I put it in the cup and I have not cleaned the spray gun in so long I cant remember.

[@nathansorenson465]

You couldn't of picked a better day to post this video, my activator gun gets delivered tomorrow! Thank you!

[@fishbone1834]

🤘🤘🤘👍

[@AllThingsFunHydrographics]

Thank you!

[@hydrodipart9949]

I use cheapest spray gun from China..... My actvatior work with all films.... Don't recommend online shop actvatiors.... Most company's use different actvatior for them..what they sale only can work for some films....